Morocco Collection
Mint Tea
Also known as Berber Whiskey, or Moroccan Whiskey, mint tea is an important part of everyday life in Morocco.
Its not just tea
Mint tea in Morocco is not just a refreshing drink. It’s a way of life. The ritual of making and serving it has great importance to the Moroccans.
Once the tea is ready to serve, it is poured into the glasses it is served in. It is then poured back into the teapot. This is how you stir the flavours and ensure the sugar is dissolved. Plus it warms the glasses. Traditionally the tea is served very sweet, but to cater for the tourist palate the sugar is sometimes served separately.
It also creates a foam that is believed to introduce air into the tea. When the tea is ready to be served, pour it into the glasses from the silver teapot. You should always pour at least six inches above the cup. The higher you go, the more respect you’re showing your guests.
It is often served with something to nibble on, such as dates, wafers, sweet pastries, nuts, or cake, and can be a protracted affair.
Mint tea
Ingredients
- 4 sprigs fresh mint preferably spearmint, gently crushed in a pestle and mortar
- 2 tbsp demerera sugar or to taste
- 1 l water
- 2 tsp Gunpowder green tea leaves
Instructions
- Boil the water and warm the pot.
- Add tea to the pot, fill with boiling water
- Allow to steep for 7 minutes
- Add the mint, sugar and any other aromatics you may be using. Do not stir it.
- Allow to steep for a further 3 minutes
- Pour with great ceremony. The tea is poured from a great height into the glasses. It is then poured back into the pot. This is repeated several times before the tea is ready to drink.
- Add a sprig of mint to each glass as a garnish and fill the glass with the tea. Again pouring from a great height.
Notes
- thyme
- rosemary
- wormwood
- argan crystals
- dill
- saffron
- sage
- verbena
- dried flowers
- orange blossom water
- rose petals
- lemon zest
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