Moorish tea and how to prepare it

Moorish tea is the protagonist on all Moroccan tables. Furthermore, if you have traveled to Morocco thanks to its hospitable nature, you will have been able to see that they always offer you excellent tea made with the greatest care and care to welcome you.

The tea culture in Morocco is fully integrated into everyday life, not only in the cities but in the country's smaller towns. 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. At Decoration Alcazaba we have a large stock of accessories to accompany our Arabic tea , from glasses, trays, etc.

How to prepare Moorish tea?

Moorish tea in Morocco is a link between all its diners, it is drunk before and after food. The way it is served is in small tea glasses with a variety of decorations, from simple to more elaborate. In addition, it is accompanied by typical Moroccan sweets, olives, nuts, oil and bread.

The preparation of Moorish tea 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 mint.

Preparation of Moorish tea

1. We pour the tablespoon of Moorish tea into the teapot , to which we add 100 ml of water previously boiled in another container. We let it rest and discard the water to clean the tea balls . We must keep the leaves in the container; for this, a strainer must be used. On the other hand, if you buy Moorish tea in leaves , this step is omitted.
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. Place over medium heat until it starts to boil.
3. Add the mint leaves and heat it again for two or three more minutes so that it takes on flavor. Before it starts to boil, remove it and leave it aside for 3 more minutes.
4. Finally, we will take a glass and fill it with the contents of the teapot and return it to it three times. This way you will get the Moorish tea to oxygenate and the sediments to go to the bottom.

What plants are used for typical Moroccan tea?

The most common recipe for preparing Moorish tea is the one we mentioned in the article, although it is true that in the north it is common to serve it sweeter than in the south of Morocco.

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

Other plants that are used to prepare the typical Moroccan tea are shiba or wormwood, which helps combat the cold and has great medicinal properties for the body. Jasmine leaves, rosemary, thyme, ginger, etc. are also used.

We hope you found this article on the basic recipe for Moorish tea useful, although there are thousands of options such as places in the country of Morocco. Each plant gives it a characteristic flavor and makes it an excellent medicinal drink for our body.