Hubby & I have just returned from a week in Tunisia, not my choice I will add, I wanted to go to a lovely little Greek Island, but it was a good deal and we just wanted some sunshine, to be able to relax and no cooking for a whole week, and it fitted the bill.
 
We had a lovely lazy time on the beach and round the pool and met a lovely couple who we went out and about with, safety in numbers we decided, as the taxi drivers are such rogues!!! Plus it made it much more fun and they were such great company.
 
Anyway we were very lucky to have a Sheesha Bar in our hotel and every evening we would end up lounging there, chatting about our day and drinking lovely mint tea. Now I know mint tea is not really a recipe as such, but we enjoyed it so much that I just wanted to share it with you.
 
By the way, since we have come back, Luca has become an addict.

Serves 2-3

Ingredients
1 Tblsp of green tea (or 1 tea bag!)
1/2 bunch of fresh mint
3-4 Tblsp sugar
570ml /1 pint boiling water

Pine nuts & toasted almonds to serve.

 

Method:
Boil water
Add remaining ingredients.
Allow to brew for 2-3 minutes.
Serve with the pine nuts and almonds in separate bowls if you wish as not everyone likes them in their tea, but if you do like them pop quite a few in, allow to warm & drink, truly refreshing.

Adjust:
The tea should be sweet and fresh.
Too bitter add more sugar
Too vibrant, add a little more green tea.

Or cheat like I do, use Mint Tea Bags, My Friend Fem that I met whilst in Tunisia recommends Lipton Tea and they are yummy, but any good Mint Tea would do.