Mint tea
isn't just a drink in Morocco--it is a sign of hospitality, friendship, and
tradition. Since this drink is so popular, it is served all day long, after
every meal, and with every conversation. Moroccans take great pride in their
tea and will often ask a visitor who among their group of friends makes the
best cup of mint tea, and a minimum of two to three cups needs to be drunk so
as not to offend the host.Moroccan mint tea
is a favorite among many people outside of Morocco, too, because of its smooth
and sweet taste. It's served very sweet and made the old-fashioned way with
gunpowder green tea.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 green tea bag
- Handful of mint sprigs
- Small handful of dried verbena leaves
- Sugar to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Put the tea bag, mint and verbena leaves into a teapot.
- Pour over boiling water, and let it brew for five minutes.
- Fill each glass or cup with a sprig of mint (optional), then pour over the tea. Add sugar to taste.Recipe, Fern Green.
