Classic Moroccan Mint Tea

Classic Moroccan Mint Tea is made by steeping green tea with spearmint leaves. It is a variant of another famous type of tea made with peppermint which many of us enjoy.

The measures below are for a small pot of tea and are approximates since tea leaves vary in quality and strength.

The recipe reflects the fact that most Moroccans like their tea quite sweet. Adjust sugar to your personal taste.

Serves 2 to 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Green Tea leaves
• 1 large handful fresh spearmint leaves, washed
• ½ litre (about 2 cups) boiling water
• ⅟4 cup sugar

Preparation:

• Boil at least a liter of water. Rinse a small tea pot with about ⅟4  cup of the water.
• Add the tea leaves and another ⅟4  cup boiling water. Swirl the pot to wash and rinse the leaves, and pour out the water.
• Add the mint leaves and the sugar, and fill the pot with ½ litre (about 2 cups) boiling water. Leave the tea to steep for five minutes or longer, or set the tea pot over medium-low heat and bring the tea to a simmer. Remove from the heat, and allow to steep several minutes more.
• Gently stir the tea, pour into small tea glasses or cups and serve.