Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea
- 1 heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag
- 200-250ml (7-9oz) heated water
- 85-100°C (185-200°F) water temperature
- 3-5 minutes steeping time
About this tea:
If you've never been to the grand Bazaar at Marrakesh, you'll feel like you have once you brew a pot of this delightful tea. The tantalizing blend of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and orange will delight your senses and make you feel as though you yourself had wandered the market stalls browsing and haggling over spice prices. The blend was originally conceived by the French Governor of Marrakesh at the height of the French empire - hence the French name, Le Marché. He served the tea to the foreign dignitaries who would regularly visit his residence which was situated just a short walk from the Bazaar. He loved the combination of spices for its ability to cool the body down in the sultry Moroccan climate and the way it blended with the sweet oranges the country is famous for.
