Refreshing Moroccan Mint Tea
A soothing and refreshing Moroccan mint tea recipe that combines green tea and fresh spearmint leaves for a comforting and aromatic experience. Perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons Chinese gunpowder green tea leaves
- 15–20 fresh spearmint leaves
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups (1 liter) boiling water
- Optional: slice of lemon or a few orange blossoms
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of fresh water to a rolling boil.
- Place 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves in your teapot. Pour about half a cup (120 ml) of boiling water over the leaves, swirl gently, and immediately pour out this water to rinse the tea leaves.
- Add the handful of fresh spearmint leaves and 2-3 tablespoons of sugar into the teapot.
- Pour the remaining boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the tea into a glass and then pour it back into the pot from a height of about 1 foot (30 cm). Repeat 2-3 times to mix and aerate the tea.
- Taste the tea and add more sugar or mint if needed. If too strong, add a splash of hot water.
- Pour into heatproof glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh spearmint leaves for best flavor. Rinse tea leaves to reduce bitterness. Pour tea from a height to aerate and create froth. Pre-warm teapot and glasses to keep tea warmer longer. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey, agave, or stevia. For caffeine-free, use decaf green tea or herbal tea base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 3050
- Sugar: 812
- Carbohydrates: 812
Keywords: Moroccan mint tea, green tea, spearmint, refreshing tea, homemade tea, traditional Moroccan beverage, easy tea recipe