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Accept a glass of mint tea, A
way of extending Moroccan hospitality
mint tea is
ceremoniously prepared in front of guests.
During the tea ceremony, the host or hostess sits
before a tray holding decorated glasses and two tea
pots. Fresh mint leaves (or other herbs), dried
green tea leaves, sugar and boiling water should be
nearby.
The host begins by rinsing the tea pots with boiling
water. Then he adds the tea leaves to each pot, and
rinses the leaves with a little boiling water. The
water is discarded.
Sugar is added to the pots and the host fills them
with boiling water. The tea steeps for several
minutes before being stirred, and then the host
fills the tea glasses halfway while pouring
simultaneously from both pots. The pouring is
usually done from a height of twelve inches or more. |