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Moroccan-Style Saffron Tea with Mint and Lemon

Make Moroccan-style saffron tea with green tea, fresh mint and lemon. A clearly explained recipe for four small glasses, with preparation tips and variations.

Contents

This Moroccan-style saffron tea combines green tea with fresh mint, lemon and a small golden saffron infusion. Serve it in small glasses for a fragrant drink to share with friends or enjoy in the afternoon.

Recipe at a glance

Makes 4 small glasses · Green tea steeps for about 3 minutes, followed by a short saffron-and-mint infusion · Contains caffeine.

Moroccan-style saffron tea served in a glass with fresh mint and lemon

Ingredients for 4 small glasses

  • 600 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon green tea, such as Gunpowder
  • 1 small pinch of saffron threads
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, washed
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
  • Juice of ½ lemon

How to make Moroccan-style saffron tea

  1. Prepare the tea. Heat the water and use the temperature recommended for your green tea. Steep the leaves for about 3 minutes, adjusting to the packet’s guidance and your taste.
  2. Strain. Remove the tea leaves and return the liquid to a warm teapot or pan.
  3. Infuse the saffron and mint. Add the saffron threads, mint and sugar or honey. Leave for another 2–3 minutes without prolonged boiling.
  4. Add lemon. Stir in the lemon juice and taste, adjusting cautiously if your lemon is particularly sharp.
  5. Serve. Pour into four small heat-safe glasses, straining if preferred. Add a fresh mint leaf as a garnish.

Tips for a balanced cup

Green tea can become bitter with excessive heat or steeping, so follow its preparation guidance. The mint should be fresh and aromatic. Add the lemon near the end to keep the citrus flavour bright.

This version contains green tea and therefore caffeine. For a drink without tea leaves, try our plain saffron tea recipe. Enjoy the aroma and flavour without treating the drink as an immune-system remedy.

Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable as a caffeine-free evening drink?

Not as written: green tea contains caffeine. A plain saffron infusion is a different recipe.

Can I use honey instead of sugar?

Yes. Stir it into the warm liquid until dissolved and adjust to taste.

Can I serve it chilled?

You can cool the prepared tea, refrigerate it and serve over ice for a different presentation.

More saffron drinks

Try yuzu-honey saffron drink or saffron milk with honey. Explore the Saffron Academy, or discover Saffrona saffron.