Hot and steaming, with the bright energy of mint refreshing your spirit with every sip. On hot days, you can create a special treat from your Palestinian Mint tea by serving it over ice. Purists will adore the subtle sweetness of the mint, but for a traditional experience, add your desired sweetener and perhaps even a sprig of fresh mint to liven up your cup.

In traditional, dainty tea glasses or your favourite teacups – whichever you’d prefer! If you have one, a decorative tea tray adds a touch of class especially when sharing Shai bil Na’na’ with friends and family or impressing guests. Keep the minty deliciousness warm in your teapot while serving regular little refills.

Palestinian Mint tea is delightful on its own, whenever you could use a literal breath of fresh air. However, it also pairs wonderfully with breakfast, or later in the day, with traditional Palestinian treats. Favourites include barazek (a shortbread/baklava/biscotti combination that is as decadent as it sounds), ghraibeh (melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies), and ka’ak (double-baked biscuits), qurshalla (aniseed flavoured rusk) and ma’moul (semolina-based treats made with rose and orange blossom water and filled with dates, walnuts, or pistachios). For a simple tea accompaniment, try a mixed selection of salted nuts and salted pumpkin, watermelon, or sunflower seeds.

In Palestine, all times are good for tea – even the hottest parts of the day. The only small suggestion a Palestinian might make is to limit consumption as evening draws near… unless you’re looking for a late night buzz!