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   mint tea Algerian flag
Ingredients
  • ¾ litre of boiling water (keep boiling on a low heat)
  • 1 heaped tbsp of loose green tea (or 2 bags)
  • 1 small cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of young mint leaves, crushed
  • 3-4 young mint leaves for garnish

Method

Warm the pot with a little boiling water, and then pour it away. Place the loose tea in the pot and add ¼ litre (about I cup) of boiling water. Allow it to stand for 3 minutes. Place the crushed mint and the sugar in the pot. Add the rest of the boiling water. Cover the pot and allow it to stand for 5 minutes. Using a strainer, pour the tea into small cups (or, traditionally, heat-proof glasses).

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