{"id":"recipe_aadeeef779","slug":"maghrebi-mint-tea-shai-bil-na-na","title":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na)","description":"A sweet, aromatic, and iconic North African green tea infused with fresh mint leaves, known for its digestive benefits and hospitality traditions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 cups of water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tablespoons Gunpowder green tea","name":"Green Tea","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"loose leaf","notes":"Gunpowder variety preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large bunch of fresh spearmint","name":"Fresh Spearmint","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"Spearmint (Na'na) is traditional","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to taste for desired sweetness","group":"flavor","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or pot.","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring the water to a boil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the green tea leaves in a teapot. Pour in 1/2 cup (120ml) of the boiling water. Swirl the teapot gently for 30 seconds to 'wash' the tea, then pour out the water, keeping the leaves in the pot.","group":"Tea Cleaning","title":"Place the green tea leaves","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Tea Cleaning"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the remaining boiling water over the washed tea leaves. Allow to steep for about 2 minutes.","group":"Steeping","title":"Pour the remaining boiling water","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stuff the fresh mint leaves and the sugar into the teapot. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar and ensure the mint is submerged.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Stuff the fresh mint leaves and the sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Allow the tea to steep for another 3-5 minutes. To mix the tea, pour one glass and then pour it back into the pot; repeat this twice before serving.","group":"Mixing","title":"Allow the tea to steep","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour into small tea glasses from a height to create a light foam on top. Serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into small tea glasses from a height","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditionally, this tea is poured from a height of at least 12 inches to create a layer of foam (the 'turban') on the surface. Gunpowder green tea is the standard choice because it unrolls and withstands the heat well.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Moroccan","North African"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Teapot","Small tea glasses","Kettle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cup","note":"Standard tea cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Mint tea is best served fresh. Steeping for too long will make it bitter."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Discard leftovers as the mint will oxidize and the tea will become overly astringent.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_aadeeef779%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=79a6015b-29cb-4b5a-b6f3-5748a40e2125","imageAlt":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","mint","hot drink","traditional","refreshing","sweet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:45:27.129Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:45:27.129Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_4b0c207f37","slug":"ethiopian-spiced-tea-kemem-shaye","title":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye)","description":"A fragrant and warming traditional Ethiopian tea infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4b0c207f37%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7ee7089e-ff3e-4cfc-8db0-b7df6b37f3a7","imageAlt":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye) — recipe cover","tags":["ethiopian","tea","spiced","hot drink","traditional","aromatic"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"rooibos_latte_15d7d98a44","slug":"rooibos-latte","title":"Rooibos Latte","description":"A comforting, caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee lattes, featuring the earthy, sweet notes of South African red tea paired with creamy steamed milk and a hint of honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frooibos_latte_15d7d98a44%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=93a12940-ec9b-4f73-b836-3e95e6dc8408","imageAlt":"Rooibos Latte — recipe cover","tags":["rooibos","latte","tea","caffeine free","healthy","warm drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_df65475010","slug":"sugarcane-juice-with-lemon","title":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon","description":"A classic, refreshing African street drink made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice balanced with the bright acidity of citrus lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df65475010%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=12ee31e9-296b-4e78-b0de-cea38e88505c","imageAlt":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon — recipe cover","tags":["juice","refreshing","lemon","sweet","cold drink","natural"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4}]}