Lebanese Tea

Transport your senses to the Middle East with this aromatic Lebanese Tea, a comforting blend of black tea, fresh mint, and warm spices that’s perfect for any time of day. Infused with a hint of cinnamon and optionally enhanced by cardamom, this traditional tea recipe delivers a soothing balance of earthy and refreshing flavors. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s customizable with a touch of sugar to suit your palate. Whether you’re savoring it after a meal or serving it to guests, this culturally inspired beverage offers an authentic taste of Lebanon’s vibrant tea culture. Let the inviting scent and rich flavors of Lebanese Tea elevate your tea ritual to new heights.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups Water
2 tablespoons or tea bags Black tea leaves or tea bags
1 cup Fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons Sugar (optional)
1 stick Cinnamon stick
0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Add 4 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags, along with 1 cinnamon stick.

Step 3

Simmer the tea for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the saucepan. If using, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom for an extra layer of aroma.

Step 5

Stir gently and allow the tea to simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes.

Step 6

If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar or adjust the sweetness to taste.

Step 7

Strain the tea into teacups or a teapot to remove the tea leaves, mint leaves, and cinnamon stick.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy the soothing, spiced flavors of Lebanese Tea.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1244.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	259.2

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 57.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 12.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 842.0mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 1652.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.1%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 77.2%