Maghrebi Mint Tea

Description

A refreshing Maghrebi Mint Tea perfectly balanced for flavor...

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Chinese gunpowder green tea
• 1 large bunch fresh spearmint (about 1 ounce), plus more for garnish
• 4-6 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
• 4 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. Place the gunpowder green tea in a teapot. Pour in 1 cup of the boiling water and swirl to rinse the tea. Discard the water.
2. Add the spearmint and sugar to the teapot. Pour in the remaining 3 cups boiling water.
3. Steep for 3-5 minutes, or until the tea reaches the desired strength. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
4. Serve hot in small glasses, garnished with fresh mint sprigs.

Pro Tip

To create a frothy top, pour the tea from a height of about 12 inches into the glasses.