Moroccan Mint Tea with Fresh Mint and Green Tea, Simple
Mint Tea
Bright, fragrant mint tea brewed with green tea and fresh mint—refreshing any time of day.
This Moroccan-style mint tea is one of my favorite everyday treats: bright, fragrant and endlessly comforting. Bold green tea is sweetened and married with a generous handful of fresh mint, then poured with a little flourish so each cup has a lively aroma and a glossy finish—perfect for sharing or sipping slowly any time of day.
The method is forgiving and adaptable: use more or less sugar to taste, swap in spearmint or peppermint, or chill it for iced tea. With a few simple steps you’ll have a teapot full of refreshment that feels both special and wonderfully homey.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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Rinse the mint leaves under cold water and gently pat dry. Put the tea leaves into a heatproof teapot.
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Bring the 4 cups of water to a rolling boil, then remove from heat and pour about 1 cup over the tea leaves to rinse them; pour off and discard this quick rinse.
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Return the teapot to the kettle and pour in the remaining hot water. Add the packed mint leaves and the sugar, stirring gently to dissolve.
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Let the tea steep 3–5 minutes for a bright flavor, or up to 7 minutes if you prefer it stronger. Taste and adjust sweetness.
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For a traditional finish, pour the tea into small glasses from a height (pour into a glass, then back into the pot once or twice) to aerate and blend flavors. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice if using.
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To serve iced: let the tea cool to room temperature, then chill and serve over ice with extra mint.
Ingredients
- Water:4 cups
- Loose green tea (gunpowder or Chinese green):2 tbsp
- Fresh mint leaves:1 cup (packed)
- Granulated sugar (or honey), adjust to taste:3 tbsp
- Lemon slices (optional):2 pieces
- Ice (for iced version):2 cups
Tips & Notes
- Adjust sugar gradually—Moroccan mint tea is traditionally quite sweet, but you can reduce it to your liking.
- Use gunpowder green tea for the classic flavor; milder green teas work well if you want a lighter cup.
- Pouring the tea from a height helps mix and aerate the brew, bringing out the aroma.
- Make a double batch and keep chilled for quick iced tea on warm days.
