📝 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Gunpowder green tea (the traditional choice)
- 1 large bunch of fresh mint (Spearmint is best if you can find it)
- 4 cups (1 liter) water
- Sugar to taste (In Morocco, it’s served very sweet, but feel free to adjust)
🔥 Preparation
- Boil the water: Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat.
- “Wash” the tea: Place the green tea pearls in a teapot and add a small amount of hot water. Swirl it around for a few seconds and discard the liquid, keeping the tea leaves in the pot.
👉 Pro tip: This removes the excess bitterness from the tea leaves.
- Brew the tea: Pour the remaining hot water into the teapot with the washed tea.
- Add the mint: Stuff the whole mint sprigs into the pot. You can gently bruise them with your hands first to release the oils, but don’t chop them.
- Sweeten it up: Add sugar to your liking. Traditionally, it’s quite sweet—almost like a liquid dessert.
- Infuse: Cover and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- The Moroccan Mix: Pour a glass of tea, then pour it back into the pot. Repeat this 2–3 times.
👉 This mixes the flavors thoroughly and aerates (oxygenates) the tea.
🌿 Golden Tips
- Watch the clock: Don’t let it steep too long, or the green tea will become unpleasantly bitter.
- Mild version: If you want it lighter, use less tea and more mint.
- Hot or Iced: While traditionally served hot, this is incredibly refreshing over ice on a hot day.
- The Vibe: This tea is best enjoyed during a break, for long conversations, or just to take a deep breath 😌.
🌿 Benefits & ⚠️ Precautions
- Benefits: Refreshing and aromatic, this tea aids digestion, reduces bloating, and improves focus thanks to the green tea. It’s a great coffee alternative, offering stable energy and a light feeling throughout the day.
- Precautions: Because it contains caffeine, it’s best avoided at night or by those sensitive to stimulants. Excessive consumption may cause stomach discomfort. Pregnant women or those with gastritis should consume it in moderation.
🔔 Take care of yourself responsibly!
Before trying any tips from this post—such as exercises or herbal teas—be sure to consult a doctor, nutritionist, or qualified health professional. Your body is unique, and taking the right precautions is the first step to a healthy life.
