Cultural Skill: Moroccan Tea Ceremony Experience

Taste of Tradition: Moroccan Tea Ceremony

Think of how you are seated in a beautiful calm Riad in Marrakech. Indeed, you are excited because this Trip To Morocco provides a profound insight into the life of locals. In a little while one of the neighboring people takes you through the special equipment to prepare the famous Moroccan Tea Ceremony. As such, you see that the preparation of this tea is a great affair in the daily Moroccan lifestyle. In addition, it is a pleasant and non-violent learning experience during your Morocco Tours.

This Moroccan Tea Ceremony is a marvelous event that can hardly be described as being just a drink, but more of an art form. You get to know how to stir in the fresh mint, green tea and sugar in the special pot. Yes, you can see in a glance how cautious the local would have to be in doing this. Then you learn how to pour the tea on the top of the smaller glasses. In this way, this wonderful cultural lesson will be a good recollection throughout your Trips In Morocco.

Moroccan Tea Ceremony Experience Plan Itinerary

This adventure plan is a perfect idea of having a break during your trips and having a profound experience with Moroccan culture.
Discover the magic of this kingdom with our best tours:2-days-to-zagora-from-marrakesh , 4-days-desert-tour-from-marrakech and 5-days-from-marrakesh .

The subject of the Lesson Plan: Learning The Tea Art

Introduction and Welcome (Approx. 15 Minutes)

First, your type, the domestic host takes you into a serene, conventional Riad environment. And the first thing they present to you is the well-known Moroccan silver teapot, and the color glasses and the tray. Then, the host tells you that tea is a major welcome / friendship sign in the entire Morocco. This is indeed a beautiful introduction to your lesson with regard to the cultural set up.

Step 2: Brewing the Coffee (About 20 Minutes)

Then your host assists you to begin the brewing process. As a result, you get to know the exact procedure of washing the leaves of the green tea powder in the pot. Then you properly add the fresh mint leaves and the just right amount of sugar to the pot. Hence, you blend the key ingredients that compose the unusual sweet taste of the actual Moroccan mint tea.

Step 3: How to Pour (Approx. 15 Minutes)

Now the fun commences as you go on practicing the famous high-pour technique. Of course, your host demonstrates you how to bring the teapot high above the glass. In this way you attempt to pour tea on a height to make a pretty froth, or rwa, on top of your tea. Additionally, this is the most enjoyable aspect of the whole Moroccan Tea Ceremony since it involves pouring tea.

Step 4: Tasting and Stories (Approx. 10 Minutes)

And then, you sit down and drink the pleasant tea you prepared, you have some little Moroccan pastry. Moreover, your host tells fascinating and readily comprehensible tales about the lengthy history of tea in Morocco Tours and the traditions of the people. Thus, you start your special experience with a nice sweet finish, making you have a memory, which lasts longer than your Trip To Morocco.

Key Highlights: Moroccan Tea Ceremony

Here are 8 exciting things you will learn and do in this special class:

• Learn the ancient, gentle art of making mint tea.
• Master the correct way to hold the silver teapot.
• Practice pouring the tea high without any splashes.
• Discover the secret ratio of mint, tea, and sweet sugar.
• Hear interesting stories about local tea traditions.
• Taste fresh, delicious tea and local sweet pastries.
• Experience true Moroccan hospitality firsthand easily.
• Create a fun, authentic memory during your visit.

Experience Details: Moroccan Tea Ceremony

Included

• Friendly, local teacher showing you the process clearly.
• All necessary ingredients: mint, tea leaves, and sugar.
• Use of traditional Moroccan teapot, tray, and glasses.
• Tasting session with fresh tea and local pastries.
• Detailed, step-by-step instructions in easy language.
• A lovely certificate showing you mastered the tea art.

Excluded

• Transportation costs to and from the Riad location.
• Any other extra food or drinks purchased outside the session.
• Personal photos or video recording services.
• Tips for your kind and patient local teacher.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Moroccan Tea Ceremony

How long does the tea pouring class usually take?

The fun lesson lasts about an hour; this is why this activity can be easily incorporated into the Marrakech desert tours.

Can I give this special mint tea to my young children?

Yes, mint tea is safe to drink by all persons; this means that all children can safely have the sweet taste.

Will the teacher use English during the lesson on tea?

Your competent teacher is a very articulate English speaker; moreover, they employ simple hand signs to make you grasp the meaning even better.

Where is this genuine tea making experience done?

This is an excellent lesson that occurs within the beautiful quiet Riad in the Medina; therefore, you have a classic backdrop to your Marrakech desert tour.

Is the tea skills applicable in my Morocco Desert Tour?

Yes! Indeed you can apply this new skill to prepare tea in your camp in your Desert Tour Morocco; everyone will certainly be impressed.

Is there more special Morocco Custom Tours by the agency?

Yes, Morocco Desert Tours has a lot of Luxury Trip To Moroccan options; moreover, next time, ask about our special Atlas Mountains Tour!