Moroccan Mint Tea
This traditional Moroccan mint tea is a refreshing and aromatic beverage, perfect for any time of day. Brewed with green tea, fresh mint, and a touch of sweetness, it offers a warm and invigorating experience. Enjoy it hot, as is customary, or chilled for a cool treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 33 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 1,000 mlwater
- 2 tbspgreen tea, gunpowder style recommended
- 30 gfresh mint, rinsed
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar(optional)
Equipment
tea glasses · teapot · saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a teapot or small saucepan.
About 5 min
- 2
Once boiling, add the green tea to the teapot.
- 3
Allow the tea to steep for about 1 minute, then pour out a small amount of tea into a glass and discard it. This 'washes' the tea leaves.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This step is crucial for removing any bitterness from the tea.
- 4
Add the fresh mint and granulated sugar (if using) to the teapot.
Cook’s note: Adjust sugar to your preference; traditional Moroccan tea is quite sweet.
- 5
Return the teapot to low heat and let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld without boiling vigorously.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the tea boil too hard once the mint is added, or it might lose its freshness.
- 6
Carefully stir the tea and pour it into traditional Moroccan tea glasses or heatproof mugs from a height to create a frothy top.
Cook’s note: Pouring from a height helps aerate the tea and cool it slightly.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 32.5kcal
- Protein
- 0.3g
- Carbs
- 8.1g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Fibre
- 0.5g
- Sugar
- 7.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover mint tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm.