02/04/2010

Moroccan Mint Tea

Mint tea is a staple of Moroccan life. Yes of life, not only consumed as part of a meal, but any time of day, for every occasion-on eids, to toast one’s lover, at the closing of deals, and even at birth ceremonies and funerals.

My father had mint tea all day long, one glass after another, a little bit as a water substitute. I didn’t quite inherit his addiction, but I love a good glass of hot and syrupy mint tea a few times a week, while relaxing or reading a book.

This recipe is for an individual serving. In Morocco, hardly anything is individual. Meals as well as tea are prepared for common sharing, so tea is prepared in a large quantity, in a teapot using gunpowder tea and large sugar cubes or a generous piece of colonial sugar cone, which are believed to taste better than granulated sugar.

This is a picture of how tea is served in Morocco. It is prepared in a teapot and presented in an engraved metal tray with small white or colorful glasses with intricate metallic designs.

Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe

1 serving

2 teaspoons sugar
1 green tea bag
3 sprigs fresh mint
1 cup boiling water

Place the sugar, green tea bag, and mint sprigs in a serving cup. Add the boiling water and let infuse, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir to distribute the sugar, discard the tea bag, and enjoy.

Posted in 15-Minute Recipes, Breakfast, Drinks, Moroccan Recipes
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7 Responses to “Moroccan Mint Tea”

  1. 1

    Amanda in Rabat — 02/06/2010 @ 2:47 pm

    I recognize those tea glasses and tables – from the cafe at Oudaya Kasbah cafe! Lovely!

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    Nisrine Merzouki — 02/06/2010 @ 3:05 pm

    Lovely, indeed:) Thank you for visiting, Amanda!

  3. 3

    Pam — 02/06/2010 @ 11:39 pm

    Your tea set is beautiful! Been browsing through your cookbook and I love the family information that you put in there….very nice!

    xoxo

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    Nisrine Merzouki — 02/07/2010 @ 1:14 am

    Thank you, dear Pam. Enjoy!

  5. 5

    Gillian — 02/08/2010 @ 1:01 am

    Mmmm, perfect with a good book!! xo

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    tasteofbeirut — 02/08/2010 @ 1:17 am

    Nisrine

    I adore mint tea; I simply would prefer to have it serve to me instead of making it for my own consumption!

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    Bergamot — 02/16/2010 @ 12:36 am

    Mint tea seems really interesting to sip all the time during the day.

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