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Moroccan mint tea poured from a silver teapot into a clear glass with fresh mint on a patterned table.

Moroccan Mint Tea

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Fragrant Moroccan green tea infused with fresh mint and sweetness, traditionally poured from a height.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 small glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Mint Tea
  • 2 tbsp Chinese gunpowder green tea or loose-leaf green tea
  • 4 cups water just off the boil
  • 1/2 cup fresh spearmint plus sprigs for serving
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or to taste
  • 6 pieces fresh mint sprigs for the glasses

Equipment

  • Teapot
  • Fine strainer
  • Small clear glasses
  • Kettle
  • Long spoon

Method
 

Rinse and Steep:
  1. Warm the teapot with hot water, then discard it. Add the green tea and pour in about 1/2 cup hot water. Swirl for 10 seconds and discard the liquid, keeping the leaves.
  2. Add the remaining hot water, mint, and sugar. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Mix and Serve:
  1. Stir the tea gently with a long spoon. Pour one glass, then return it to the pot to mix the stronger tea from the bottom with the lighter tea above.
  2. Pour again from a little height into small glasses with mint sprigs. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSodium: 2mgSugar: 9g

Notes

  • Rinsing the tea leaves helps reduce bitterness.
  • Spearmint gives the most traditional aroma.
  • Pouring back one glass mixes the pot evenly before serving.