{"id":52,"date":"2021-05-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/13\/moroccan-mint-tea\/"},"modified":"2021-08-02T10:45:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T14:45:15","slug":"moroccan-mint-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=52","title":{"rendered":"Moroccan Mint Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you trying to stop drinking soda? This drink is a nice alternative as it is\u00a0 much lower in sugar, and it’s a perfect beverage for a spring picnic.\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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  • 8 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 6 green tea bags<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Approximately 1 1\/2 cups (up to 2 cups) fresh mint leaves, slightly ripped\u00a0<\/span>(to help release flavor)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 3 Tablespoon of sugar (start with this amount and then the next time you\u00a0<\/span>make it see if 2 1\/2 Tablespoons is sufficient).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Directions<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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      In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and mix in sugar until dissolved. Add the mint and tea bags and steep for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Remove tea bags and let cool. Once cooled strain out mint leaves and store in a container. Place in fridge.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Let chill for several hours. When serving, \u00a0serve over ice garnished with mint leaves.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Variations<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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            Try using black tea<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
          • Add a splash of lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Use honey instead of sugar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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