Monday, August 24, 2015

The standard way of serving the green tea with food is the grace of the culture of the Kingdom of Morocco since centuries. This is an art type and it has engrossed the crucial position in the lives of Moroccan individuals.  We can assess the significance of tea in Moroccan culture as Morocco is the biggest importer of tea in the planet. Moroccan mint tea commonly known as Atai is fundamentally a black tea with mint leaves.


Atai , Moroccan Tea . Photo : Andy Dincher for Moroccan Mint Tea @ Information Barrel

The men and women of Morocco not only use Atai , Moroccan tea in mealtimes but it is drunk all through the day. Atai is regarded as to be the symbol of their hospitability and it is deemed to be disgraceful to refuse its offer you. The preparation of Atai , Moroccan tea is also a very unique procedure.  They use large quantity of sugar and mint in making Atai. Right after boiling of water and tea for numerous minutes, the mint and sugar are added into a tea pot with a extended curvy spout.  Using a conventional curved spout makes it possible for the tea to be poured into tiny glasses from a height of about half a meter to form a foamy head. It is then returned as soon as or twice to the teapot for a good mix. Not alike the cooking of all other meals products by the Moroccan women. it is a traditional man’s job to prepare Atai who is the head of the family. And the guests feel prestigious to be served Atai by him.  

Atai, Moroccan tea is no doubt a delicious mixture of gunpowder green tea and fresh mint. If Atai is served in the occasional ceremonies in Morocco it becomes even much more delicate. Atai is contemplated as a privilege to be served and is the integral component of Moroccan hospitability.

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