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Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea

A fragrant hot tea made with green tea, fresh mint, and sugar. Light-bodied, aromatic and refreshing with a clean herbal finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 tsp loose green tea
  • 1/4 cup fresh spearmint leaves
  • 1 tbsp white sugar

Equipment

  • Electric Kettle
  • Teapot

Method
 

  1. Heat filtered water to about 175°F, not boiling.
  2. Add loose green tea to a teapot.
  3. Pour a small amount of hot water over the tea, swirl gently and discard this rinse.
  4. Add fresh spearmint leaves to the teapot.
  5. Pour the remaining hot water into the teapot.
  6. Stir in white sugar.
  7. Steep for 4 to 5 minutes until the tea turns pale golden and fragrant.
  8. Pour into a mug from a slight height to mix and aerate the tea.

Notes

Never boil green tea leaves, as high heat makes the tea bitter and flat.