HOW TO
STEP 1: Boil cold water.
Always use freshly drawn (filtered if possible) cold water in the kettle. Tea loves oxygen as it helps the flavor develop. Good tea depends on the water you use to make it.”
Use an electric tea kettle with a temperature setting if possible. Just under the boiling point is perfect at 206°F.
STEP 2: Warm up the teapot.
Pour freshly boiled water into a teapot and swish it around. Then discard the water.
Warming up the teapot allows the tea to unfurl, relax, and deliver the maximum flavor. It also helps to keep the tea warm without dropping the temperature.
STEP 3: Put the tea sachet into a teapot/cup and add hot water.
never pour boiling water over a tea bag or loose tea. They say “this is because the boiling water will burn the tea, it scalds it and therefore, the tea doesn’t release all of its maximum flavors.”
STEP 4: Cover teapot and steep for 3-5 minutes.
STEP 5: Strain tea sachet and pour the tea into a teacup.
Pour strained tea sachet into a teacup and then if desired, add milk, sugar, or lemon.
BENEFITS
1. Moroccan Mint Tea Helps in Digestion
Moroccan Mint Tea contains peppermint which is rich in menthol, which helps soothe an upset stomach and regulate digestion. Menthol can relax the stomach muscles that can contract and cause cramping. It also increases bile in the stomach which in turn helps to digest food easily, as a result, decreasing the sensations of nausea, and keeps your digestive system working efficiently.
2. Moroccan Tea Helps in Balancing Hormones
Moroccan Mint Tea contains spearmint which helps in decreasing the male hormones and increases female hormones necessary for ovulation, such as luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and estradiol. Hence, it helps in balancing hormones and insulin levels.
3. Moroccan Mint Tea Boosts Your Immune System
Moroccan Mint Tea is rich in certain minerals like fluoride, calcium, magnesium, which are essential to boost immunity. Moreover, it contains antibacterial properties which help in fighting pathogens. It also contains peppermint which boosts the immune system
4. Moroccan Mint Tea Helps in Losing Weight
Moroccan Mint tea contains spearmint which is loaded with antioxidants, especially catechin which helps in decreasing abdominal fat and helps in losing weight.
5. Moroccan Mint Tea Augments Skin
Moroccan Mint Tea contains mint which helps in controlling the production of sebum, hence controlling the breakouts and acne green tea present in this tea also makes your skin healthy. Along with a healthy diet, daily exercise, and a morning skin routine this tea can do wonders for your skin.
ORIGIN
Moroccan tea was first introduced to Morocco in the 12th century, B.C by the Phoenicians who settled in the country’s north for over eight centuries. Another hypothesis links it to the first settlers of Morocco, the Berbers, who brought a green plant with them when they moved from their original land in Asi. Also, another historical theory said that tea came to Morocco from Spain and the Portuguese at the time of their military attempts to conquer it in the 18th century. Besides, some historians think that tea was first known to the Moroccans through maritime piracy (maritime jihad), which was active at that time in both the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean regions.