Authentic Lebanese Mint Tea (Shai bil Nana)
A traditional Lebanese black tea infused with fresh mint leaves and lightly sweetened with honey.
Prep Time
5 mins min
Cook Time
5 mins min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose black tea)
- 1 large handful fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle.
- 2
Remove from the heat and add the black tea.
- 3
Steep for 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add the fresh mint leaves and steep for another 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Remove the tea bags or strain the loose tea and mint leaves.
- 6
Stir in the honey if desired.
- 7
Pour into heatproof glasses or teacups.
- 8
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve hot.
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