Ingredients:
4 whole mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
4 oz sweetened ONO Moroccan Mint tea *
4 oz premium sake
ice
Directions:
Combine ice and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, then shake a few times to bruise the leaves. Add remaining ingredients and shake well. Pour into chilled glass and garnish with mint sprigs or a lime wedge.
* To make sweetened Moroccan Mint tea, click here.
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.
* Mint is also said and in many cases proven to:
* Relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the muscles in and around the intestine.
* Act as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body against the formation of cancerous cells.
* Inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and fungus.
* Ease and unblock the breathing and respiratory passages and airways.
* Relieves the symptoms of colds and flu.
* Mint can help with nasal allergies.
* It can relieve congestion, head colds and headaches.
* Act as a mild sedative and has calming properties.
* Relieve minor aches and pains such as muscle cramps and sprains.
* Combat bad breath.
* Provides a cooling sensation to the skin and can help to treat minor burns, itching and skin irritations.
* Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.
* Mint tea can help clear up skin disorders such as acne.
* This Herb is bombarded with many vitamins
* It contains carotene, the pigment which is part of Vitamin B complex family.
* It also contains good amounts of Thiamine.
* Riboflavin, essential for many biological functions in body, is also present in Mint.
* Niacin and Folic acid are also present.
* Minerals present in Mint include:
* Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, magnesium and manganese, Selenium and fluoride.
In her pursuit of creating global health awareness, Phuong moved back to Michigan from Hawaii to start Ono Inc and its first line of lifestyle teas with her brother, Viet Le. In under a year, the Le’s passion for tea has caught the attention of exclusive resorts, hotels, restaurants, and specialty markets. Through her online personality, The Tea Chick, and its innovative blog, www.TheTeaChick.com, she keeps consumers educated and interested in the world of tea.
