Mem Tea Moroccan Mint

Mem Tea Moroccan Mint is named for the Moroccan mint tea tradition, which usually pairs green tea with spearmint. The product details don't list the leaf blend, the format (loose leaf or bags) or the origin, so check the packaging for those. Teas sold under this name typically smell strongly of cool, sweet spearmint, with a grassy, lightly toasted green tea base underneath. Serve it hot. Steep in water just off the boil and keep the time short, about two to three minutes, because green tea turns bitter when steeped too long. Moroccan tea is usually sweetened, and a spoonful of sugar or honey rounds off the leaf's bite and makes the mint taste cooler. If you want a more traditional pour, add a few fresh mint sprigs to the pot. Brewed double strength and poured over ice, it also makes a refreshing iced tea. For glassware, small heatproof tea glasses suit the Moroccan style, and a ceramic teapot makes it easy to refill them. For iced tea, use a tall tumbler with plenty of ice and a mint sprig. Mint tea goes well with sweet and nutty snacks. Try almond pastries, dates, shortbread or baklava, or something savory like salted nuts and flatbread with olives.