Best 6 Moroccan Mint Tea Recipes
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of Moroccan mint tea, a refreshing and aromatic beverage deeply rooted in Moroccan culture. This traditional tea, known as "atay bi naa naa" in Arabic, blends the harmonious flavors of green tea, fresh mint leaves, and sugar, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Morocco. Discover the secrets behind brewing the perfect cup of Moroccan mint tea, as we guide you through the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and variations that will elevate your tea-drinking experience to new heights.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MOROCCAN MINT TEA
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
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.
MOROCCAN MINT TEA
Steps:
- Boil water. Pour a small amount in teapot and swish around to warm the pot. Combine the mint and green tea and sugar in the teapot, then fill it with the rest of the hot water. Let tea brew, stirring the leaves once or twice, for 3 minutes. Pour tea through a tea strainer into glass teacups to serve. Garnish with remaining 4 sprigs of mint.
MOROCCAN ICED MINT TEA
Will use this one to begin using the variegated peppermint waking up in my mint bed. Will have to try with spearmint & lime mint as the summer progresses. Received via email.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Finely chop one cup of the mint leaves.
- Place the chopped mint leaves into a 3-quart teapot or heat-resistant pitcher. Add the tea leaves and sugar. Pour the boiling water over the leaves, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set aside to steep for five minutes.
- Strain the infused liquid into another pitcher. (Discarded leaves can be used for garden mulch.) Stir in the whole mint leaves, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, or overnight. Place several ice cubes into tall glasses and pour the minted tea, along with a few mint leaves, over the ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3
MOROCCAN MINT TEA GRANITA
Steps:
- In a large pot bring all ingredients to a boil, except food coloring. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add coloring. Freeze with a metal whisk in mixture. During freezing, whisk periodically to add iciness and a grainy texture to the granita
EMERIL LAGASSE'S MOROCCAN MINT TEA
Make and share this Emeril Lagasse's Moroccan Mint Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Fannie
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Add boiling water to a teapot that holds about 4 cups water, and swirl to warm. Discard the water and add the tea, 24 mint leaves, and sugar to the teapot. Pour the quart of boiling water into the teapot and swirl once or twice to dissolve the sugar. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a strainer into small decorative Moroccan glasses or teacups. Garnish each with several fresh mint leaves.
MOROCCAN MINT TEA
Make and share this Moroccan Mint Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the tea in a teapot (allow 3 tablespoons for a large teapot, about 5-6 glasses). Pour over ½ cup fresh boiling water. Allow the tea to steep (let stand) for 10 seconds only. This will rinse the gunpowder tea and allow the leaves to open up. Pour out the water.
- Add all the mint and sugar to taste. Pour fresh boiling water onto mix to fill the pot.
- Allow the tea to steep for a few minutes. (If you prefer your tea strong, you may bring the full teapot to boil and let it stand for a couple more minutes.).
- Pour 3-4 cups, but do not stir. Simply pour back into the pot, this allows the mint tea mixture to blend naturally.
Tips:
- Use freshly picked mint leaves for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Rinse the mint leaves thoroughly before using them to remove any dirt or debris.
- Don't boil the water. Boiling the water will make the tea bitter. Instead, heat the water to just below boiling (about 195 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Steep the tea for at least 5 minutes. This will allow the flavors of the mint and green tea to infuse into the water.
- Serve the tea hot or cold. Moroccan mint tea is traditionally served hot, but it can also be enjoyed cold.
- Add sugar or honey to taste. Moroccan mint tea is traditionally served sweet, but you can adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Conclusion:
Moroccan mint tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple tea to make, and it can be customized to your liking.
Whether you like your tea hot or cold, sweet or unsweetened, Moroccan mint tea is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your day.
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