Moroccan Tea
Transport yourself to the bustling streets of Marrakech with this authentic Moroccan Tea recipe, a refreshing blend of Chinese green tea (gunpowder tea), fresh mint leaves, and just the right amount of granulated sugar. This traditional North African beverage is not only a symbol of hospitality but also a perfect balance of bold, earthy flavors and cooling aromatics. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe uses simple yet vibrant ingredients to create a comforting drink that’s steeped in tradition. Serve it steaming hot in small glasses, garnished with mint, for an elegant touch that enhances the tea’s invigorating fragrance. Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet moment, Moroccan Tea is an experience that awakens the senses while inviting a moment of relaxation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Chinese green tea (gunpowder tea)
- 1 large handful Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle.
Rinse the teapot with a small amount of boiling water to warm it up.
Add the green tea to the teapot. Pour about 1/2 cup of boiling water over the tea leaves, swirl gently, and discard this water to clean the leaves of impurities.
Add the fresh mint leaves and sugar directly to the teapot over the rinsed tea leaves.
Pour the remaining boiling water into the teapot and allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
Stir gently to dissolve the sugar, or for a more traditional method, pour the tea into a glass and back into the teapot several times to mix well and aerate.
Taste and adjust sugar as needed.
Serve the tea hot in small glasses, optionally garnished with additional mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
