Authentic Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe
The real, authentic Moroccan mint tea recipe.
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 23kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Organic Chinese Green Gunpowder tea leaves
- 5 branches fresh mint If using dry mint leaves, use 1 to 2 full tablespoons depending on how strong you want the mint flavor to be
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp white sugar (adjust to taste and diet)
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Put green tea leaves in the teapot (a Moroccan teapot or a heat-resistant teapot)
- Boil water then add 1 cup of the boiling water to the teapot
- Swish it around to clean the tea leaves to get rid of the strong and sour tea aroma. Pour water in the sink
- Add the remaining hot water to your teapot and tea leaves
- Add the sugar and place the teapot on the stove on medium heat. Let it boil for 1 to 3 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea
- Add the fresh mint branches and make sure they are all covered with water, otherwise, they will turn black and will leave your tea with a bitter taste
- Let everything boil for another 2 to 3 minutes, until liquid starts foaming slightly
- Turn down immediately and take aside. If you are using a Moroccan teapot, be careful as it can get extremely hot. Make sure you wrap the handle with a cotton cloth
- Add the orange blossom water
- Serve hot with some pastries, almonds or biscuits