Moroccan Mint Green Tea

Yes, you really do need a recipe for mint tea. Moroccan mint tea is just as easy as opening a box and plopping a tea bag into your mug, but seriously so much better!

Also called Maghrebi mint tea, this is a simple yet refreshing tea that is served all day long! This mint green tea is traditionally served very sweet! This version is a simplified version of a traditional recipe, with supplies and ingredients that are more common to find in Western kitchens.

We love trying family friendly drink recipes from around the world, and this tea is no exception! We also love this Simple Mango Lassi and Agua Fresca.

For Moroccans, mint tea is as important as Earl Grey is to the British or Green Tea is to the Chinese! It is served all day long! It can be served without food, or with sweet or savory food. It is a very versatile drink that is much loved!

This drink is simple to make and easy to enjoy, no matter the time or day or the time of year! It is a great drink for kids and adults alike, too! For a fun twist, try this honey citrus mint tea, too.

How to make Moroccan mint tea

This tea is easy and quick to make, and worth every minute of it! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the full recipe, but here is a brief overview of how to make this recipe.

1. Gather your ingredients to make preparation easy.
2. Boil the water. When the water comes to a full rolling boil, turn off the heat and add the gunpowder green tea leaves.
3. Allow to steep for a few minutes.
4. Add the sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Toss in the mint.
6. Steep for a few more minutes, and then strain and serve.
7. When serving, you want to pour your tea from as high up as you can without spilling. This will help aerate the tea and give it a nice frothy top that is typical of tea served in Morocco. 
8. Enjoy!

Note: Traditionally 3 servings of tea are served from the teapot. As you go through the servings, the tea gets stronger because it steeps more. There is a saying that says “The first glass of tea is soft as life, the second as strong as love, and the third as bitter as death”.

How to make this kid friendly 

This tea is sweet and mild, and makes a great kid-friendly tea recipe to serve at tea time, or any time you need a cozy drink!

Dinner conversations with kids

How we talk to kids about their food is important, no matter what we are enjoying. Use this tea as a way to engage their senses and expand their vocabulary.

• How does this tea smell? Can you detect smells you are familiar with?
• What tastes can you detect? Does the tea taste more sweet or less sweet than you expected them to?
• What does this tea remind you of?

Read more about how to explore the sense of taste with your kids.

Kids in the kitchen: How your kids can help you cook

Inviting your kids into the kitchen with you not only is great bonding time, but it also teaches them valuable life skills!

This green mint tea is great for learning about how to steep tea and how to work around a hot stovetop.

• Kids aged 1-3 can help you wash the mint leaves and measure out the ingredients.
• Kids aged 4-6 can do everything above plus help you add the ingredients to the pot .
• Kids aged 7-10+ can help you do everything above, plus help you pour the tea.

*Please note that these recommendations are generalized, and to please use your personal discretion with your child’s skill level. And always, always supervise! Read more about how to have your children help you in the kitchen.