Authentic Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe — Simple Step-by-Step Guide

See how easy it is to make Moroccan mint tea. Made bright and aromatic with fresh mint leaves, this is the version served at the Baccarat Hotel New York.

Moroccan Mint Tea at the Baccarat Hotel New York

At the Baccarat Hotel’s Turkish Tea for Two service, the final course arrives with their take on Moroccan mint tea, poured from a golden teapot. I enjoyed it so much I asked Gabrielle, the Baccarat’s tea sommelier, how they prepare it.

The method is delightfully simple — the right tea and a handful of fresh mint make all the difference.

What is Moroccan Mint Tea?

Moroccan mint tea is traditionally a blend of gunpowder green tea and mint, often sweetened with sugar. The Baccarat uses a prepared mint green tea blend from Camellia Sinensis — an organic green tea mixed with dried mint — then adds fresh mint after steeping to intensify the flavor.

If you can’t find a mint green blend, plain gunpowder green tea works well when paired with fresh mint.

Below is how to recreate the Baccarat’s Moroccan mint tea at home.

What I Used to Make This Moroccan Mint Tea

How to Make Moroccan Mint Tea

I used the mint green tea blend and measured 4 teaspoons into a teapot with an infuser. An electric kettle with temperature settings takes the guesswork out of heating water.

Measure the water you need and pour it into the kettle so you can easily transfer it to the glass teapot. Set the kettle to 203°F. Once the water reaches that temperature, pour it over the tea in the teapot.

Steep the tea for 3 minutes following the package directions.

After 3 minutes, remove the infuser with the tea leaves and add a small handful of fresh mint to the teapot. Let the mint steep for another two minutes to release its aroma.

Pour the tea into mugs and garnish each cup with a sprig of mint.

Traditional Moroccan mint tea is often sweetened with sugar. The Baccarat’s version is served unsweetened, but add sugar to taste if you prefer it sweet. I enjoy it hot without sugar and iced with sugar — try both and decide which you prefer.