~49 cal · 0g protein · 13g carbs · 0g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Mint tea poured in a stream into a decorated glass
🇲🇦 Marrakesh-Safi
Mint tea is the pulse of Moroccan hospitality — "Berber whisky," poured for every guest, every deal, every visit. The theatrical pour from high above the glass aerates the tea and crowns it with a little foam, and refusing a second or third glass is nearly unthinkable.
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🥛 Dairy-Free
🥜 Nut-Free
🥚 Egg-Free
Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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1 tbsp gunpowder green tea
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a big handful fresh spearmint
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3-4 tbsp, to taste sugar
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4 cups boiling water
Instructions
1
Rinse the tea leaves with a splash of hot water and discard it to soften the bitterness.
2
Add the boiling water and steep 3 minutes.
3
Add the mint and sugar and warm gently for a few minutes.
4
Pour a glass and return it to the pot two or three times to mix.
5
Pour from high above each glass to raise a little foam, and serve very hot.
Marrakesh tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Marrakesh-Safi. Red-walled Marrakesh, where clay tagines steam in every riad.
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Morocco. Where the Sahara meets the sea and spice routes crossed.
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Africa. Fifty-four countries of tagines, stews, and fire-kissed grills.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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