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Fresh mint green tea in a mug with lemon and honey
Healthy and refreshing green tea with honey and mint

Mint Green Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
In North Africa, tea is not just a drink, but a liquid form of hospitality. The astringency of green tea, the sweetness of plenty of sugar, and the cooling power of fresh mint create the perfect balance. This 'desert cocktail' paradoxically cools you down despite its heat, as it induces sweating which cools the body.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 60 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Moroccan inspired

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Thermometer or kettle: To set 80°C.
  • Teapot: For steeping.

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water, then let it cool with the lid off for approx. 5-8 minutes until it reaches 80°C.

Tip: Boiling water dissolves tannins too quickly, giving an astringent, bitter taste. 80°C is the ideal compromise for flavour and caffeine extraction.
2 ✓

Put the tea leaves in the pot, pour over the water, and steep for 2-3 minutes.

Tip: Timing is key: too short and it's tasteless, too long and it's bitter.
3 ✓

Wash the mint, clap it between your palms, then add to the tea along with the sweetener. Let stand for another 1 minute.

Tip: Physical impact (clapping, bruising) breaks the leaf cell walls, so essential oils (menthol) are released more easily.
4 ✓

Strain the tea and flavour with a few drops of lemon juice.

Tip: The acidity of the lemon reacts with the tea's pigments, making the drink lighter in colour (pH indicator effect), and freshens the taste.

Recipe FAQ

Why did my tea turn bitter?
The water was too hot (100°C) or it steeped for too long. Green tea leaves are sensitive and 'burn' in boiling water.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Green tea (e.g. Gunpowder)
  • 500 ml Soft water (filtered)
  • 1 handful Fresh spearmint (or mint)
  • 2 tbsp Honey or sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice