Emeril Lagasse S Moroccan Mint Tea

Ingredients

• green tea leaves
• fresh spearmint
• sugar
• boiling water

Preparation

1. 1bring a kettle of water to a boil
2. 2add boiling water to a teapot that holds about 4 cups water , and swirl to warm
3. 3discard the water and add the tea , 24 mint leaves , and sugar to the teapot
4. 4pour the quart of boiling water into the teapot and swirl once or twice to dissolve the sugar
5. 5allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes
6. 6pour the tea through a strainer into small decorative moroccan glasses or teacups
7. 7garnish each with several fresh mint leaves