Mint Tea

Name: Mint Tea
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon loose-leaf gunpowder green tea; 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons cool water; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large handful of fresh mint, rinsed and picked over; 4 tablespoons pine nuts, dry roasted (optional)

By Jeff Koehler

June 3, 2013

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Mint TeaSara Remington

In North Africa (and Marseille!) mint tea is generally drunk enormously sweet—the kind of sweetness that makes you a bit thirsty—which is exactly how I like it. Start with 1/4 cup of sugar and add more if you want it sweeter. To avoid any bitterness, do not let the tea boil once the mint has been added. For an earthy, Tunisian touch, dry roast a handful of pine nuts and drop them in the glass just before serving.

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