Moroccan Mint Tea
Green tea brewed with fresh mint and sugar. A sign of hospitality in Morocco.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Brewed green tea
- 10 leaves Mint leaves
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 180 ml brewed green tea into the glass
- Add 10 mint leaves
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Pour from a height to make a little foam.
About the Moroccan Mint Tea
Mint tea has been a symbol of hospitality in Morocco since the 1800s. Green tea arrived through British trade.
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Moroccan Mint Tea FAQ
What's in a Moroccan Mint Tea?
180 ml brewed green tea, 10 leaves mint leaves, 15 ml sugar syrup, garnished with mint sprig.
Does a Moroccan Mint Tea contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Moroccan Mint Tea?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Moroccan Mint Tea in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
