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Green Tea with Mint – the Algerian way

Who doesnโ€™t like green tea with mint? Green tea with mint is a very popular drink in North Africa. Recipes varies from one country to another. Tea is essential in the Algerian culture. Itโ€™s mostly offered for guests as a sign of hospitality just like coffee (and caffe au lait). It is usually served with sweets or nuts. There are several recipes for tea, it can be made with just mint and water (the mint can be fresh or dried) or green tea and water or with a variety of herbs and water and so many other ingredients can be added as well. My tea has whole cloves along with the green tea and mint leaves. It has an excellent taste and a beautiful color.
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Green Tea with Mint – the Algerian way

Course Drink
Cuisine Algerian, Maghrebine
Keyword Green tea with mint
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 tea cups
Author LDSโ€™s Mint

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp green tea
  • About 5 to 6 whole cloves(optional)
  • About 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves( or dried leaves)
  • Water
  • Sugar to taste

Equipment

  • 2 teapots

Instructions

  1. Fill the first teapot with water.

  2. Place the teapot on medium heat and bring the water to a boil.

  3. Set aside.

  4. In the second teapot, put the green tea.

  5. Pour about 1 cup boiled water (from the first teapot) on the green tea in the second teapot.

  6. Shake the second teapot with green tea for few seconds to rinse the tea.

  7. Pour the water in a cup and discard that water. Note that my teapot comes with a built in strainer, if you donโ€™t have that, just strain the green tea with a mesh strainer.

  8. Repeat the operation for the second time by pouring 1 cup boiled water on the green tea.

  9. Shake again the second teapot with the green tea for few seconds, then pour the water in a cup.

  10. Discard that water.

  11. Add the whole cloves and mint leaves to the rinsed green tea in the second teapot.

  12. Cover with boiled water (about 3/4 of the teapot). I have used around 5 US cups boiled water.

  13. Place the teapot on a very low heat.

  14. Let the tea cook on low for about 30 minutes.

  15. Remove from heat.

  16. Pour the tea in a serving teapot.

  17. If you like your tea sweet, then add sugar to the teapot and make sure to mix the sugar well by pouring the tea in a cup then pour it back in the teapot several times.

  18. Even if I donโ€™t add sugar to my tea as I prefer serving it with sugar aside, I always pour the tea in a cup then pour it back in the teapot several times to get that white froth.

  19. Serve the tea in tea cups.

  20. Add mint leaves if you like.

  21. Add sugar to your liking.

  22. Stir then enjoy.

Recipe Notes

  • Strain the tea in a mesh strainer if your teapot doesnโ€™t come with a built in strainer.
  • If you want your tea to be stronger, just add more green tea( may be double the amount given in this recipe).
  • The first tea made is usually stronger. If you want a medium tea, simply strain the first tea made, then add water to it and reuse the green tea and mint in it. Let cook on low again.
  • If you want a lighter tea, then strain again the 2nd tea, and reuse the green tea again by adding water to it. Again, cook on low.
  • If you donโ€™t have 2 teapots, you can use 2 saucepans.
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Dairy free Strawberry Smoothie


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Prep Time 4 minutes
Servings 1
Author LDS's Mom

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh medium strawberries
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

This is the easiest smoothie recipe ever. It's very refreshing in hot days. The ingredients cited will make one big glass of smoothie.

  1. Blend until smooth all the ingredients in a blender for about 10 seconds.
  2. Pour into a glass and drink up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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