Mint green tea

Mint Green Tea - The essence of freshness

Among the most consumed teas in the world, mint tea occupies a special place. A symbol of hospitality, sharing, and freshness, it spans cultures and eras. But behind this apparent simplicity lies a delicate art, which Betjeman & Barton wished to honor with precision.

It all starts with aGunpowder green tea, carefully selected for its infusion strength and its vegetal liveliness. Native to China, its rolled leaves release a frank, structured, intense green liquor, which prepares the palate for the aromatic flight.

Then comes theNanah mint, jewel of Morocco. Hand-picked under the sun of the mountainous regions, it unfurls its large, velvety leaves, full of essential oils. Neither spicy nor too green, it offers a round and deep, almost sweet tone that makes all the difference: a delicate, almost mellow fragrance, without any aggressiveness, the authentic taste of traditional mint tea.

The Quest for Real Moroccan Mint

Mint tea has long inhabited our sensory memory. It evokes chiseled glasses, melting sugar loaf, the rustling of leaves on patios, cool shade, and slow movements. Yet, finding the mint capable of accurately evoking this memory was a true quest.

We tasted dozens of varieties, seeking to rediscover that soft, almost shimmering freshness that makes great Moroccan teapots so charming. And it was in Morocco, of course, that we found our ideal leaf: Nanah mint, grown on human-scale farms using environmentally friendly practices.

Simply unique
It is in the region ofTadla-Azilal, between the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and the fertile plains of central Morocco, that we discovered the most beautiful mint leaves. There, the mineral-rich soils and cool nights promote optimal concentration of essential oils. The plants are grown on hillsides, sheltered from drying winds, and harvested only when the plant reaches its aromatic peak.

Handpicked in the early morning, when the leaves are still drenched in dew, then slowly dried in the shade using a traditional method passed down from generation to generation, this mint retains its crystalline fragrance and intense green color. It doesn't dominate, it harmonizes. It gives our blend all its nobility and sweetness. An exceptional mint, worthy of hospitality tea.

Tea and food pairings

Our teaMintcan be enjoyed hot, in a Moroccan ritual, or iced, to prolong the feeling of freshness on summer days. It goes wonderfully with oriental pastries: gazelle horns, almond ghribas, melting makrouts... But also with more classic sweets: a square of dark chocolate, a lemon tart or even a verbena sorbet.

Green Tea Mint Cocktail

Non-alcoholic Mojito

Ingredients (for 2 glasses):

• 400 ml of cold-brewed Mint Green Tea*
• 1 lime (cut into wedges)
• 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons of liquid cane sugar (or honey)
• Chilled sparkling water
• Ice cubes or crushed ice
• Garnish: mint sprigs, lime slices

*For cold infusion: 8 g of Mint Green Tea, 500 ml of filtered water, 5 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.

• Prepare the glass: In a large glass, place the lime wedges and cane sugar. Lightly crush with a pestle to release the juice and oils from the zest.
• Add the mint: insert the fresh mint leaves and gently squeeze them (without tearing them) to release their fragrance.
• Pour the tea: add the cold infusion of Mint Green Tea. Mix gently.
• Lengthen: top up with sparkling water to taste.
• Serve: fill with crushed ice or large ice cubes, decorate with a sprig of mint
  and a slice of lime.