North African Mint Tea
Experience the vibrant flavors of North Africa with this refreshing and aromatic Mint Tea recipe. Infused with the bold, smoky notes of Chinese gunpowder green tea, a generous handful of fresh mint leaves, and just the right touch of sweetness, this traditional brew is a sensory delight. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly soothing, the tea is steeped to perfection and served with style — poured from a height into small glasses to create its signature frothy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this iconic drink is ideal for gatherings or as a calming daily ritual. Elevate your tea game and bring a touch of authentic North African hospitality to your table with this easy-to-make recipe. Keywords: North African Mint Tea, traditional mint tea, green tea recipe, Moroccan tea, refreshing tea drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons loose green tea leaves (preferably Chinese gunpowder tea)
- 1 large bunch fresh mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan or kettle.
Once the water is boiling, rinse a clean teapot with a small amount of the hot water to warm it. Discard the rinse water.
Add 2 tablespoons of loose green tea leaves to the teapot. Pour about 1/2 cup of the boiling water into the teapot to rinse the tea leaves. Swirl gently and discard this liquid. This step helps ensure the tea is not too bitter or dusty.
Add the fresh mint leaves (about a large handful) to the teapot. Adjust the amount to your preference for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
Add 4 tablespoons of sugar to the teapot. You can adjust the sugar to taste for a sweeter or less sweet tea.
Pour the remaining boiling water (approximately 3 1/2 cups) into the teapot. Place the lid on and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
Traditionally, North African Mint Tea is served by pouring it from a height into small, heatproof glasses. This creates a frothy layer on top of the tea and improves its presentation. Carefully pour the tea to achieve this effect.
Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary by adding more sugar to individual glasses, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing aroma and flavor of North African Mint Tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 379 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.
