Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Green Tea with fresh Mint leaves is served all day especially as a drink of hospitality in the Kingdom of Morocco. This tea is traditionally a man's affair, prepared by the head of the family, served to guests, and it is impolite to refuse it.
I have tons of mint from my little yard and somehow had to find ways to finish them. My friend suggested making Moroccan Mint Tea while she took home some Mint. After a long spell of warmer days( BTW who says it always rains in Seattle) , we finally had some showers yesterday and it was time for a nice hot Tea~a very refreshing tea for all day long and my entry for Lavi`s IAVW-Moracco conceptualized by Vaishali's Holy Cow .

Moroccan Proverb: A wise woman has much to say and yet remains silent. 

Procedure:

For the basic traditional recipe, you require a tea pot that can be heated on a stove or simply a pot. Bring 4 cups water to boil and add 3 teaspoon green tea leaves (if not available, Indian tea may be substituted) . I used Indian tea leaves.

Bring the water to the boil again and then remove from the heat while you place 1/2 cup of pressed fresh mint leaves into the water. Bring to boil again then remove from the heat and let set for a couple of minutes.

Pour one tea glass full of tea. Add 3 teaspoons sugar ( Moroccan tea is very sweet so adjust accordingly).