Licorice Tea

In Morocco, Mint tea is considered “the drink of hospitality” and refusing it when offered is an insult. So much tea is consumed in Morocco that they have become the number 1 imported of Chinese Green tea. Once you try a glass or cup (it is equally delicious hot or iced) you will easily see why.

Moroccan Mint Tea consists of…

Chinese Gunpowder Tea, a high quality Green Tea hand-rolled into small pellets.
Mint leaves, either spearmint or peppermint (even more delicious with both are used).

Traditionally prepared by the head of the family, Moroccan Mint tea is highly sweetened with hard sugar cones and poured into small glasses. In order to produce a foam it is poured from a distance of 2-3 feet. An additional of a sprig of fresh mint is considered an essential ingredient.

I am particularly fond of Green Tea with Mint because the mint seems to neutralize the grassy taste of Green Tea. I wanted the health benefits that Green Tea provides so I used to choke it down. Now I am able to enjoy hot or cold, the addition of mint makes all the difference in the world.