Moorish tea and how to prepare it

El Moorish tea It is the protagonist in all the tables of Morocco, also if you have traveled to Morocco thanks to its hospitable character you will have been able to verify that always to receive you they offer you an excellent tea made with the greatest care and care.

La tea culture in Morocco it is fully integrated into the day-to-day, not only in the cities but also in the smallest towns of the country. This culture has been among Moroccans for thousands of years and is as deeply rooted as in the countries of China and Japan.

In our article about Moorish tea We want to show you what is the most common way to prepare it and what plants are used. From Decoración Alcazaba we have a large stock of accessories to accompany our Arabic tea, from glasses, trays, etc. 

How to prepare Moorish tea?

El Moorish tea in Morocco It is a link between all its guests, it is taken before and after the meal. His way of serving is in small glasses of tea with an infinity of decorations from the simplest to the most elaborate. In addition, it is accompanied by typical Moroccan sweets, olives, nuts, oil and bread.

La preparation of Moorish tea It is very simple and in a few minutes you can make this rich and tasty drink to excite your senses. Take note of the following ingredients:

• Half a liter of water.
• 1 level tablespoon of your favorite Moorish tea.
• Between 4 and 6 tablespoons of sugar.
• A sprig of peppermint.

Preparation of Moorish tea

1.  We add the tablespoon of Moorish tea in the teapot, to which we add 100 ml of previously boiled water in another container. We let it rest and we discard the water to clean tea balls. We must keep the leaves in the container, for this, you must use a strainer. On the other hand, if you buy the Moorish tea leaves, this step is skipped.
2. We add between 4 and 6 tablespoons of sugar to the drained tea, depending on your taste and also add 400 ml of boiling water. Put it over medium heat until it starts to boil.
3. Add the mint leaves and reheat for two or three more minutes so that it takes on flavor. Before it starts to boil, it is removed and we set it aside for 3 more minutes.
4. Finally, we will take a glass and fill it with the contents of the kettle and return it to it three times. This way you will get the oxygen Moorish tea and that the sediments go to the bottom.

What plants are used for typical Moroccan tea?

La most common recipe to prepare Moorish tea It is the one that we have mentioned in the article, although it is true that the north is usually served sweeter than in the south of Morocco. 

Other herbs that are used to mix with tea leaves is lemon verbena that provides a relaxing effect to the drink or add drops of orange blossom and pine nuts, a very popular form of prepare Moorish tea in Tunisia.

Other plants used for prepare typical moroccan tea They are the shiba or absinthe that help fight the cold and have great medicinal properties for the body. Jasmine leaves, rosemary, thyme, ginger, etc. are also used.

We hope this article on the Moorish tea base recipeAlthough there are thousands of options as places the country of Morocco has. Each plant gives it a characteristic flavor and makes it an excellent medicinal drink for our body.