Herb
Moroccan Mint
A tier
Moroccan mint (often M. spicata var. crispa ‘Nana’ types) is the sweet, intense spearmint of Maghrebi mint tea—gunpowder tea, sugar, and generous mint handfuls. Use big volumes in teapot; heat releases sweetness. Also fine in savoury lamb dishes. Seek true nana-type plants for authentic tea aroma.
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DriedFreshGarnishInfusedSauceTeaTorn
Traits
Intense SweetNana TypeNorth AfricanRefreshingSweetTeaTea Mint
History
MA
Mint tea culture fixed demand for sweet Moroccan mint types.
MA
Nana-type spearmint dominated Maghrebi tea service.
Cafés worldwide served Moroccan mint tea with spearmint.
Herb growers labelled Moroccan mint for tea gardeners.