Mint Tea
Mint Tea is a fragrant and refreshing Moroccan beverage made by steeping green tea with fresh mint leaves and sweetening it with sugar. It is a symbol of hospitality and social bonding in Moroccan culture, often served multiple times a day.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 large handful
- 3 tablespoons
- 4 cups
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Moroccan
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originally introduced to Morocco through Chinese green tea traders, the practice of brewing tea with fresh mint evolved in Morocco, becoming a cultural hallmark and daily ritual.
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