Atay Nana

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse tea leaves with a splash of boiling water, swirl and discard. This removes bitterness from the gunpowder tea.
2. 2 Add sugar and bruised mint leaves to the teapot with the rinsed tea. Pour boiling water over and steep five minutes.
3. 3 Pour a glass of tea and return it to the pot. Repeat this process three times to mix and aerate the tea.
4. 4 Pour tea from a height of thirty centimeters into small glasses to create the signature frothy top on each glass.
5. 5 Place a fresh sprig of mint in each glass. Traditionally three glasses are served to each guest as a sign of respect.
6. 6 Serve with Moroccan cookies or pastries. Refusing tea is considered impolite and offering it signals warm hospitality.