Moroccan Mint Tea

A symbol of hospitality, Moroccan mint tea is offered throughout the day in homes, shops, and restaurants. Turning down a glass of tea would be considered quite rude. Considering its delicious taste and the beautiful gold filigree glasses in which it’s served, who could say no?

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Serves: 8
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Serves 8

What you need:

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 green-tea teabags
  • Generous handful of fresh mint, stems included
  • 1/4 cup sugar

What you do:

  1. In a kettle or medium saucepan, boil water. Place the teabags in a medium-sized teapot. Remove the boiling water from heat and pour over the teabags.
  2. Add the fresh mint and sugar to the teapot. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir the tea and pour into 4-ounce tea or juice glasses and serve.