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Five curiosities that you probably didn't know about Moroccan tea
Tea in Morocco is much more of a simple infusion, it is a drink that has become a kind of national emblem. Moroccan tea is consumed in both the humblest homes and the most sumptuous palaces, and outside the borders of Morocco it is not unusual to find tea shops where you can enjoy this drink prepared and served in the traditional Maghreb style. Today we want to share with you some curiosities about Moroccan tea that you may not know.
Moroccan tea is not native to Morocco
Although today tea consumption is widely spread among the Moroccan population, the truth is that its introduction in Morocco is quite recent. The love story between Morocco and tea began in the mid-19th century when English merchants found themselves with a surplus of production that they had to place on the market. In this context, the sale of tea began in Morocco and from what we can see, the marketing campaign was one of the most effective in history.
As many varieties of Moroccan tea as there are people
With tea in Morocco it is like with Gazpacho in Andalusia, each person has their own recipe. The base is obviously tea, in this case the gunpowder green variety. From there there are infinite possibilities depending on the area and personal tastes. The most common thing is to add mint but there are also those who add lemon verbena, orange blossom, and pine nuts. As a general rule, the inhabitants of the north of Morocco prefer sweeter tea while in the south they usually add less sugar.
Sugar, directly in the teapot
Another curiosity about Moroccan tea is that the sugar is usually served directly in the teapot and according to the host's taste. Three rounds of tea are always taken, hence this proverb arises; “The first glass is bitter like love. The second is intense like life. The third sweet as death.” This is because as we consume tea, the sugar precipitates to the bottom and the concentration is greater.
Tea, a sign of hospitality
In Moroccan culture and in general throughout the Maghreb, Sharing a glass of tea is a sign of hospitality. If we travel to Morocco, it is not surprising that they treat us with tea when we arrive at a house, at a hotel or even at a store.
The tea ritual
Tea in Morocco is accompanied by a rich ritual. In a house, the person in charge of preparing the tea will be the host or, failing that, his wife. If neither of them are present, it will be the oldest person. In a traditional iron, nickel silver, silver or similar teapot, you will place all the ingredients. Then it will be transferred several times, using the host's glass, pour tea and return it to the teapot. in order to guarantee a homogeneous mixture.
Then, using traditional tea glasses, which are usually lavishly embellished, a small amount is served. The tea is never filled to the top so you can hold the glass from the edge without burning yourself.
And now, would you like to share a glass of tea? How do you prepare it at home? Use the comments to share your recipe with us!!
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