Moroccan tea "atay", is a drink made from green tea and fresh mint leaves.
It is an ancient Moroccan drink that is served on tables and on Moroccan occasions, and it was commonly used in southern Spain as well before it spread to the countries of the whole world.
Moroccan Atay is distinguished by its distinctive and light taste on the stomach, as well as it contains many important nutrients, such as vitamins and important mineral salts such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Moroccan mint tea was famous at this age for its effective role in eliminating excess weight because it burns calories in the body at a great rate.
Moroccan green tea is an important nutrient, as it is a treasure rich in various important minerals that the body needs, which in turn benefit human health with several benefits, the most important of which are:
Calms the stomach, facilitates digestion, treats constipation and stomach ulcers, and calms irritable bowel syndrome.
Ingredients of Moroccan mint tea
- 1 tablespoon green tea
- 1 large bunch of mint
- 4 tablespoons of sugar (to taste)
- 2 cups of water
Moroccan mint tea method
- In a saucepan, heat the water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, put the tea in the jug.
- After the water boils, pour the boiling water over the tea with a pitcher.
- Heat the jug over the fire for 5 minutes.
- Wash the mint well with cold water, then put the mint in a jug.
- Add sugar to your liking, and stir until completely dissolved.
- Leave the jug on the stove for 3 minutes.
- Pour the tea into serving cups and serve hot either on its own or alongside desserts.
Benefits of green tea with Moroccan mint
Moroccan green tea is an important nutrient, as it is a treasure rich in various important minerals that the body needs, which in turn benefit human health with several benefits, the most important of which are:
Calms the stomach, facilitates digestion, treats constipation and stomach ulcers, and calms irritable bowel syndrome.
- Relieving the symptoms of influenza and colds, treating colds and associated sore throats.
- Treating respiratory problems and eliminating cough and chest allergy.
- Treating bad breath resulting from smoking or eating some foods with a strong smell, such as garlic and onions.
- Strengthening sexual desire in men and women.
- Activating brain performance, increasing focus, relieving stress and anxiety, and stimulating memory.
- Treating high blood pressure and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
- It has an effective role in eliminating obesity because it burns calories at a great rate.
- Reducing the symptoms of premature aging.
- It works to maintain the balance of blood sugar, maintains the skin and its clarity, and gives it freshness and vitality.