Refreshing Mint Tea
I remember when we visited my grandmother Itto in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. She used to live on the top of a mountain that is surrounded by four other peaks. As soon as we would arrive at her house, she would bring some mint from her vegetable garden and get the water heating on the top of the wood oven. We would sit outside the house facing the mountain on the east side. I remember sitting outside and feeling the fresh breeze coming down from the mountain. It was so simple and so amazing. I also remember how proud she was of her tea set. She would gather her Moroccan tea set next to her and wait for the water to heat while we were conversing.
Mint tea is very popular in North Africa. We used it for a wide range of occasions from an afternoon pick me up to a refreshing after dinner treat. It is prevalent in the Berber community.
Mint is famous as a garnish, as an ingredient in mojito, gum, or ice cream flavor. Even pairs well with lamb recipes.
In this tea, you get a lot from the mint. It is refreshing, relaxing, energizing and full of healing properties. Next time you have a stressful day skip the soda or alcohol and reach for mint tea instead. It will make you relax and feel at ease without side effects.
The recipe for mint tea is straightforward! Just get some mint from your market or your garden, clean, and drain.
Heat some water until boiling. Place the mint tea, leaf and stem, in the teapot and pour in hot water.
A small bundle of mint can make 3 cups of tea about 24 oz.
You will know mint tea is ready when it turns a greenish yellow color. The darker the tea, the better.
I don’t use any sugar as it defeats the purpose of this nutritious tea. With the unique taste of mint you really don’t need any. Besides, added sugar would add calories. Et Voila.