MOROCCAN MINT TEA

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Hot mint tea is a favorite in Morocco, where it's served in small glasses any time of day or night. It's very sweet and packed with mint flavor. It is great cold as well; let the tea cool completely and then strain it into ice-filled glasses.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Beverages

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart boiling water, plus more for heating the teapot
3 green tea bags (equivalent to 1 Tablespoon loose green tea)
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups firmly packed mint leaves, and tender stems crushed, plus
4 sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pour about 1/2 cup boiling water into a teapot, swish it around to heat the pot, and dump out. Add tea to the teapot and pour in 1 cup of the boiling water. Cover and let steep 3 minutes.
  • Add sugar and mint leaves and stems to the teapot. Add the remaining 3 cups boiling water. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Stir. Continue to steep for 5 minutes more.
  • Strain tea into cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 37.4, Protein 0.7

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