Best 3 Gunpowder Mint Tea Recipes

MOROCCAN MINT TEA

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You can barely take a step in the markets of Marrakech without tripping over fresh mint, or at least without being offered a glass of hot, sweet mint tea. Be sure to lift the teapot high above the cup while pouring; Moroccans appreciate the way this aerates the tea (and they always pour with great panache).

Categories Tea Hot Drink Non-Alcoholic Mint Gourmet Drink

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon loose Chinese gunpowder green tea
5 cups boiling water
3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1 large bunch fresh mint (1 ounce)
Special Equipment
a 1- to 1 1/2-quart teapot

Steps:

Put tea in teapot and pour in 1 cup boiling water, then swirl gently to warm pot and rinse tea. Strain out and discard water, reserving tea leaves in pot.
Add remaining 4 cups boiling water to tea and let steep 2 minutes. Stir in sugar (to taste) and mint sprigs and steep 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve in small heatproof glasses.

GUNPOWDER-MINT TEA

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The delicate taste of of green tea is given a light, minty aftertaste in this deliciousdrink, which is a traditional favorite in Morocco.

Provided by tggrr6624

Categories Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 teaspoon loose gunpowder green tea or 1 tea bag
1 teaspoon of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
3/4 cup water
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

Place the tea, mint extract or mint leaves, and sugar, if desired, in a teapot. heat the water to a boil and pour the water into the teapot. Let the tea brew for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your taste. Strain or pour the tea into a cup. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
NOTE: You can also mix fresh or dried mint leaves with the Gunpowder tea before brewing--1/2 teaspoon of each works best. Then omit the mint extract from the recipe.

CHOCOLATE MINT TEA

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I drink this tasty yumminess at work in the winter whenever I need a mental and physical pick-me-up. The only difference is that I (have to) use hot water and coffee creamer instead of the milk (for convenience's sake) and I use sugar-free cocoa mix.

Provided by Mercy

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

6 mint-flavored herbal tea bags
6 cups milk
6 tablespoons hot chocolate powder

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat the milk with tea bags until not quite boiling.
Remove from heat, cover, and steep for about three minutes.
Strain out the tea bags.
Pour out into 6 mugs and then stir in one tablespoon of chocolate powder into each mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 260.7, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.2, Protein 9.9

### Tips * Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. * Steep the tea for the recommended amount of time to avoid bitterness. * Add honey or sugar to taste, if desired. * Garnish the tea with a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon for extra flavor. * Enjoy the tea hot or cold, depending on your preference. ### Conclusion Gunpowder mint tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is a good source of antioxidants and has a number of health benefits, including improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting the immune system. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your tea, gunpowder mint tea is a great option.