Moroccan mint tea is more than a drink; it’s a sign of welcome and tradition. This sweet, refreshing mix of green tea, fresh mint, and sugar is key in Moroccan culture. It’s perfect for when you’re hosting or just unwinding at home, bringing a taste of North Africa to your kitchen.
How to make authentic Moroccan mint tea at home
Description
A traditional, sweet, and refreshing Moroccan mint tea made with gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint, and sugar. Served with a signature foam ("the crown"), it’s a symbol of hospitality in Moroccan culture.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse teapot: Pour hot water into the teapot, swirl, and discard to warm it.
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First steep: Add tea leaves + 1 cup boiling water. Steep 30 seconds, then discard water (removes bitterness).
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Second steep: Re-fill with 3 cups boiling water. Steep 2–3 minutes until amber-colored.
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Add mint and sugar: Stir gently until sugar dissolves.
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Pour high: Hold teapot 12 inches above glasses. Pour into a glass, then back into the pot. Repeat 3x to create foam.
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Serve immediately in small glasses with fresh mint sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 50kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 5mg1%
- Potassium 10mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
- Sugars 12g
- Vitamin A 50 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 5 mg
- Iron 0.5 mg
- Magnesium 2 mg
- Manganese 0.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can adjust the sugar level to your preference, but traditionally, around 2-3 tablespoons of sugar are used for a pot of Moroccan mint tea.
While green tea is the traditional choice, you can substitute it with black tea; just be mindful of the flavor difference it may bring to the tea.
Allow the tea leaves to steep for about 3-5 minutes to ensure the flavors fully infuse into the water, creating a rich and aromatic tea.
Fresh mint leaves are traditionally preferred for the freshest flavor, but you can use dried mint leaves if fresh ones are not available. Use about half the amount of dried mint compared to fresh.
While using a traditional Moroccan teapot adds to the authenticity, you can use a regular teapot if that's what you have on hand. The key is in the brewing technique and ingredients.
Certainly! If you prefer a sugar-free version, you can omit the sugar or replace it with a sweetener of your choice like honey or stevia.
Spearmint is the most commonly used mint variety for Moroccan mint tea due to its refreshing flavor, but you can experiment with other mint varieties like peppermint if desired.
While freshly brewed Moroccan mint tea is ideal, you can prepare a larger batch in advance and store it in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Moroccan mint tea is often enjoyed with sweet pastries like baklava, dates, or nuts to balance the tea's sweetness with a touch of savory or nutty flavors.
While traditionally made with mint and green tea, you can experiment and add a hint of other herbs like sage or spices like cinnamon to create your own signature blend of Moroccan mint tea.
