Host a Moroccan Tea Tray This Holiday Season: Teas, Treats and Pairings
A tea tray is one of the easiest ways to host. It is warm, it is social, and it works for a quiet evening or a full house. Here is how to put one together for the holidays using products we carry.
1. Start with the main tea
For the main pot, use a Moroccan-style green tea with fresh mint. Moroccan Tea Baroud 200 g by Sultan is a good choice for hosting a small group. If you are serving a crowd or hosting all season, the larger Dahmiss 41022 Moroccan, 500g pack will last longer. The full method is in our guide, How to Make Moroccan Mint Tea at Home in the US.
2. Add a caffeine-free option
Not everyone wants green tea after dinner. Sultan Pure Camomile Tea, 20 tea bags is a caffeine-free herbal choice that is easy to serve to guests who want something calming. It is a single-plant infusion, so there is nothing to explain.
3. Set out something to eat
Moroccan tea is traditionally served with sweets and snacks. For an easy, no-bake option, try Bimo Tagger Crispy Chocolate Waffle Snacks, a pack of 10 individually wrapped Moroccan treats that go well with a cup of sweet mint tea.
4. Keep a warming extra on the tray
In cold weather, a pinch of ground ginger in the teapot gives a warm, spicy edge. TAYEB Ground Ginger 170g works for tea as well as baking, so the jar will not sit unused.
Simple tea tray checklist
- Teapot and small glasses
- Loose green tea and a bunch of fresh mint
- Sugar, served on the side
- A caffeine-free herbal option
- A plate of sweets or biscuits
A thoughtful gift
A tea tray also makes a good gift idea. Pair a pack of Baroud with a box of camomile tea and the waffle snacks for a small, useful gift basket. Browse everything in our Moroccan tea collection, and use code Welcome10P for 10% off your first order.