Moroccan mint tea – locally known as atay – is not just a refreshing drink, but one of the most important symbols of Moroccan culture. The special combination of green tea, fresh mint and sugar can be found in every Moroccan home and café, and is almost inseparable from the concept of hospitality. The origin of mint tea in Morocco Tea arrived in Morocco in the 18th and 19th centuries, mainly through British traders who brought gunpowder tea from China to North Africa. It