Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay) - Mediterranean Recipe

Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay)

🌍 Mediterranean, Morocco Difficulty: ●●●○○

Tea was introduced to Morocco by the British in the 18th century; Moroccans transformed it into the world's most elaborate tea ritual.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Chinese gunpowder green tea
• 1 large bunch fresh spearmint
• 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1L boiling water

Method

1. Step 1 — Pre-warm teapot with boiling water, discard.
2. Adding — Add gunpowder tea, add ½ cup boiling water, swirl and discard (washing the tea).
3. Adding — Add fresh mint, sugar, fill with boiling water. Steep 3–5 min.
4. Pouring — Pour and re-pour back into pot from height 3 times to mix.
5. Serving — Serve in small glasses poured from height to create froth.

Tags: chinese gunpowder green tea, bunch fresh spearmint, –4 tbsp sugar, boiling water · Source: Brittani's Almanac