Sweetened mint tea has long been the libation over which social interaction occurs in North Africa.
SERVINGS
Makes 6 cups
INGREDIENTS
2 cups fresh spearmint leaves, loosely packed,
plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons green tea leaves
1/4 cup sugar
PREPARATION
In a tea kettle, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Place the mint, tea, and sugar in a teapot and add the boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into cups, then garnish the cups with fresh mint sprigs.
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