Warning! Consuming the beverage mentioned in this blog will cause extreme feelings of mediocrity when comparing all others. Tea a la Menthe, or mint tea as the west would call it is one of the staples among Middle Eastern households and cafes.
I was shocked to observe local Tunisians drinking hot tea at all hours of the day, even when temperatures were on average 35 + degrees and I could barely keep a touch of make-up from sliding down my face. After my initial shock, I learned that drinking hot tea increases your internal temperature more closely related to the external temperature, and therefore helps you to regulate your body temperature better.
The recipe is simple and can be made with few ingredients; fresh mint leaves, sugar, boiled water, and pine nuts for aroma and texture. Preparation is the same as you would prepare any fresh leaf tea.
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