Mint Tea

Howard L. Puckett

This hot tea recipe, essential to any Moroccan feast, is also delicious served chilled. "Mint Tea is very sweet and always served at the end of the meal," says Kitty.

Yield

Makes 5 cups

Ingredients

• Boiling water
• 1 tablespoon loose Chinese green tea
• 5 cups boiling water
• 2 small bunches fresh spearmint, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

Rinse teapot with boiling water to warm; discard water. Combine tea and 5 cups boiling water in teapot, and steep for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add mint and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Steep 3 to 4 minutes. Strain tea, and serve immediately.

Kitty Morse, Coastal Living