A traditional Moroccan green tea sweetened with sugar and flavored with fresh mint leaves. Known as "Maghrebi mint tea" or "atay," this refreshing beverage is a symbol of Moroccan hospitality and is served throughout the day. The tea is prepared using a ceremonial pouring technique from a height to create a frothy top and aerate the tea.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan or kettle over high heat.
Place the green tea leaves in a traditional Moroccan teapot or medium heat- teapot and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them, swirl gently for 10 seconds, then discard this water to rinse the tea leaves and remove bitterness.
Add the fresh mint leaves to the teapot with the rinsed tea leaves, reserving a few sprigs for garnish if desired.
Pour the 4 cups of boiling water over the tea and mint leaves in the teapot and add the white sugar, stirring gently with a long spoon to dissolve the sugar completely.
Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, keeping the teapot covered to retain heat and allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the tea and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar and stirring until dissolved.
Pour the tea into small glasses from a height of about 12 inches to create a frothy top and aerate the tea, which is the traditional Moroccan serving method.
