Atay bi Naana
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Chinese gunpowder green tea — 2 tbsp
- Boiling water, divided — 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
- Large bunch fresh mint — 1
- Sugar, or to taste — 4 tbsp
Method
- Place the tea leaves in the teapot and rinse briefly with a small splash of boiling water, then discard this first rinse.
- Add a cup of boiling water to the pot and let the tea steep for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the fresh mint and sugar to the pot.
- Pour in the remaining boiling water and let steep for a further 3–5 minutes.
- Pour a small glass and taste, adjusting sugar as needed, then return it to the pot.
- Pour the tea into glasses from a height to create a light foam on top, serving immediately.
Introduction: Sweet green tea brewed with fresh mint, poured from a height into small glasses — Morocco’s most iconic and hospitable drink.
Cultural Background: Moroccan mint tea is far more than a beverage; it’s a ritual of hospitality, prepared and served with ceremony to welcome guests into any home, the pouring technique itself considered a mark of skill and care.
Tips: Pouring from a height aerates the tea and creates the characteristic foam that is part of properly served Moroccan mint tea. Use plenty of fresh mint — it should be generous, not just a garnish.
Variations: Add a few pine nuts to the glass for a traditional variation in some regions. Adjust sweetness significantly to taste, as Moroccan tea is traditionally served quite sweet.
Storage: Best made and served fresh; not suitable for storing.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop if needed, without boiling for too long.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 40 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 10 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Why is Moroccan tea poured from so high up?
A: This technique aerates the tea, creating a light
Q: Is Moroccan tea always this sweet?
A: Traditionally yes, though sugar can be adjusted to personal
- Chinese gunpowder green tea — 2 tbsp
- Boiling water, divided — 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
- Large bunch fresh mint — 1
- Sugar, or to taste — 4 tbsp
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