When I think of summer, I am reminded of the fresh mint and strawberries Mom used to grow in her garden! In this recipe, I combined fresh strawberries with antioxidant rich Moroccan Mint tea to create a delicious and refreshing thirst quencher.

Mint tea is the most popular drink in Morocco. It is more than just a simple and delicious beverage enjoyed daily by the citizens, it is a drink of long tradition.  Moroccan mint tea is served 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is presented to the guest as a sign of friendship.

Here is my recipe, using ONO Moroccan Mint tea and the traditional Moroccan ingredients of fresh mint leaves and a sweetener.

INGREDIENTS:
• 2.5 Tablespoons of ONO Moroccan Mint tea
• 5 cups steaming water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup of mint leaves
• optional:  strawberries

PREPARATION:

1. Combine 1/2 of the mint leaves and 2.5 Tablespoons of the Moroccan mint tea in a 5 cup teapot filter or in a large filter tea bag.

2. Add steaming water and steep for 5 minutes.

3. Remove the ONO 5 cup glass filter or the filter bag.

4. Add honey to taste. Pour over ice.

5. Add fresh cut strawberries. Optional: Add the rest of the mint.

Whether you brew for 5 minutes or overnight in the fridge, prefer a simple black tea or a strawberry Moroccan mint, iced tea is the perfect summer drink!