Green Ginger Mint Tea
Green Ginger Mint Tea
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
This recipe makes 30 servings
Gunpowder tea with spearmint is a popular Moroccan digestive. Gunpowder leaves are rolled into small balls that unfurl in hot water to release a slightly bitter, smoky infusion. This refreshing brew is also good iced. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
Ingredients
- 4 tangerines , or 2 oranges4 tangerines, or 2 oranges
- 1 piece (4 inches/10 cm) gingerroot 1 piece (4 inches/10 cm) gingerroot
- 2 bunches spearmint , stems removed2 bunches spearmint, stems removed
- 1 cup green tea leaves , such as gunpowder1 cup green tea leaves, such as gunpowder
Preparation
In bowl, mix together tangerine rind, ginger, mint leaves and tea leaves. Spoon into decorative bag or airtight jar. Makes about 30 servings.
Source : Canadian Living Holiday Best 2003
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