Transport yourself to a land of desert sands, caravans and palm tree filled oasis, with Moroccan Mint - a delicious blend of spearmint and green tea. Traditionally, Moroccan Mint tea is served sweetened with sugar, although you can always substitute honey, agave, syrup, whatever sweetener you prefer. Served to guests, this tea is a drink of hospitality and is generally served three times.

The green tea unfurls into large leaves, with a pale ecru cup and a strong minty flavor.

Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2-3 minutes.

Real Green Tea Ice Cream
Recipe from Cooking with Tea by Robert Wemischner and Diana Rosen

Ingredients:
2 cups whole milk
¼ cup Moroccan Mint Tea
2 cups heavy cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Few drops of pure vanilla extract

Preparation:
In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk and tea to a boil. Remove from heat and infuse for 1 minute. Pour through a fine-meshed sieve into a heatproof bowl, pressing hard on the tea leaves to extract as much of the liquid as possible. Return to a clean saucepan. Add the cream, sugar, and lime zest. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Cool, then add the vanilla extract. Chill until cold, then freeze using a machine of your choice, following the manufacturer's directions.