How to make authentic Moroccan mint tea at home

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.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cuisine: Moroccan

Courses: Appetizer, Beverage, Breakfast, Desert, Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 100 C

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: $ 3

Calories: ~50 kcal per serving (varies with sugar amount)

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

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

1 tbsp Gunpowder green tea (loose leaves)
½ cup Fresh spearmint leaves (lightly crushed)
¼–½ cup Sugar (adjust to taste, traditional cone sugar preferred)
3 cups Water (filtered)

Instructions

1
Rinse teapot: Pour hot water into the teapot, swirl, and discard to warm it.
2
First steep: Add tea leaves + 1 cup boiling water. Steep 30 seconds, then discard water (removes bitterness).
3
Second steep: Re-fill with 3 cups boiling water. Steep 2–3 minutes until amber-colored.
4
Add mint and sugar: Stir gently until sugar dissolves.
5
Pour high: Hold teapot 12 inches above glasses. Pour into a glass, then back into the pot. Repeat 3x to create foam.
6
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.

Keywords: moroccan mint tea

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Samantha Doe

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.