Drink
Attaya (Senegalese Mint Green Tea)

Attaya (Senegalese Mint Green Tea)

Senegal

55Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

The slow three-round Wolof tea ritual of Senegal, where a small pot of gunpowder green tea, sugar and fresh mint is brewed and poured from height into foaming glasses over an unhurried afternoon.

Equipment
  • Small teapot
  • Two small glasses (barad)
  • Small stove or burner
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Chinese gunpowder green tea3 tbsp
Fresh mint leaves1 large handful
Sugar6 to 10 tbsp, to taste across rounds
Boiling waterabout 3 cups total

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