How to: Moroccan-inspired mint tea

This season, our design team traveled to (& was SO inspired by) Morocco—everything from the colors to the clothes to the food.

To bring a taste of Morocco home, try this recipe for a Moroccan-inspired mint tea. It’s an easier version of a traditional Moroccan specialty. Try it first if you can’t find your way to the real deal!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 tbs. Chinese gunpowder green tea
• 5 cups boiling water
• 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
• 1 large bundle of fresh mint
• 1 teapot

WHAT TO DO:

1. Put Chinese gunpowder tea in tea pot and pour in 1 cup boiling water.
2. Swirl gently to “rinse tea”
3. Strain and discard the water, keeping the tea leaves in the tea pot.
4. Add remaining 4 cups of boiling water to the tea.
5. Let the tea steep for 2 minutes
6. Add in sugar to taste and swirl again to mix.
7. Add mint leaves to the tea pot and steep for 4 more minutes.
8. Serve into heatproof glasses.
9. Garnish with more mint leaves.
10. Enjoy!