Moroccan Mint Tea: Sip on Sunshine!
Brew a refreshing Moroccan mint tea with fresh mint and lemon for a vibrant, sunny beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons loose green tea leaves or 4 green tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 3-4 tablespoons honey
- juice of 1 lemon
- ice
- sparkling water, for topping
- pomegranate arils and mint for serving
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add green tea, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh mint, cover again, and steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the brewed tea into a pitcher, discarding the tea leaves and mint.
- Stir in the honey (adjust to your sweetness preference) and the fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Chill the tea mixture in the refrigerator until thoroughly cold.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled Moroccan mint tea over the ice, top with sparkling water. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a fresh mint sprig.
Notes
- Use high-quality loose leaf green tea for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey and lemon quantities to your personal taste.
- For an extra festive touch, use fresh pomegranate arils for garnish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust honey and lemon quantities to your personal taste.
- For an extra festive touch, use fresh pomegranate arils for garnish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.