Classic Moroccan Mint Tea

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon green tea leaves
  • 10 -12 spearmint, leaves (fresh & washed)
  • 12 liter about 2 cups boiling water
  • 14 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Boil a liter (about 4 cups) of water.
  2. Rinse a small tea pot with about 1/4 cup of the hot water, then pour out the water.
  3. Add the tea leaves and then add another 1/4 cup boiling water.
  4. Swirl the pot to wash and rinse the leaves, and carefully pour out the water again.
  5. Add the mint leaves and the sugar, and fill the pot with 1/2 liter (about 2 cups) the boiling water.
  6. Let the tea to steep for five minutes.
  7. Gently stir the tea.
  8. Pour into small tea glasses and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

96 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 1.6g 2% DV
Carbs 19.2g 7% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 89.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 544mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 132.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13% DV
Calcium 378.3mg 29% DV
Iron 22mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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