Moroccan Mint Tea
A traditional North African ceremonial green tea brewed with fresh spearmint and sweetened generously with sugar, poured from height to create a characteristic froth.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chinese gunpowder green tea
- 1 bunch fresh spearmint sprigs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
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1
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a small teapot or saucepan.
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2
Add 2 tbsp Chinese gunpowder green tea to the pot and let steep for 1 minute. Carefully pour off and discard this first brew to rinse the tea leaves.
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3
Add boiling water back to the pot along with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the 1 bunch fresh spearmint sprigs sprigs. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
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4
Pour a glass of tea and return it back to the pot to mix; repeat two or three times to fully blend the flavors.
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5
Pour the tea into small glasses from a height of about 12 inches to create a light froth. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprig of fresh spearmint sprigs.