Moroccan mint tea is known around the world, but nothing beats the original small glass of sugary tea with fresh mint leaves, sipped at a cafe with a view or enjoyed among new friends.
I have tried Moroccan mint tea all over Morocco. That's because Moroccans are known for their hospitality, and almost everyone I meet offers me a cup of tea and conversation.
It felt like I was drinking dessert. Moroccans love to put sugar in their tea and even though I used to think it was too sweet, I can't drink it without sugar now—it tastes wrong! Mint tea is a welcoming drink from a welcoming people. Whenever I am offered mint tea, I feel at home.
The tea is made in traditional teapots and poured into small glass cups that usually have ornate decorations. Fresh mint leaves (plus jasmine in the spring) are then added to the tea glass, along with sugar, for the delicious Moroccan flavor. You can drink this tea on its own, with a meal, or with sweets.
