視覺系摩洛哥茶饗宴Moroccan Tea Experiences -Marrakech Style

At one time, mint tea was ceremoniously prepared in front of guests. This tradition still takes place on some formal occasions or as a matter of custom in some areas.

During the tea ceremony, the host or hostess sits before a tray holding decorated glasses and two teapots. Fresh mint leaves (or other herbs), dried green tea leaves, sugar, and boiling water should be nearby.

This is a typical Moroccan tea service with an engraved Moroccan teapot (berrad), tea glasses, and serving tray. Many families own at least one fine tea service which is reserved for special occasions and serving guests, while a more casual pot and glasses are used on a daily basis for family or close friends. What's shown here is middle-of-the-road—neither too fancy for family tea time nor too casual to set out for any company. Much more ornate glasses are often used.

There are several differing origin stories for the well-known minty tea found in Morocco today, and historians aren’t sure which has the most credence. One story has it that the tea was gifted to the country’s leader in the 17th century by Queen Anne of England after the release of English prisoners, while another popular story has suggested that tea was brought into the country by Arab traders much earlier.