Moroccan Mint Tea

Name: Moroccan Mint Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Chinese gunpowder green tea; 1 bunch fresh spearmint sprigs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 cups water

A traditional North African ceremonial green tea brewed with fresh spearmint and sweetened generously with sugar, poured from height to create a characteristic froth.

15 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

North AfricanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp Chinese gunpowder green tea
1 bunch fresh spearmint sprigs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 cups water

Instructions

1

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a small teapot or saucepan.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Questions

Can I halve or double Moroccan Mint Tea?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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