Lebanese White Coffee(Kahwe Bayda)

This simple caffeine free drink is served in the mountains of Lebanon, especially after a meal heavy in garlic. It is basically a mint tea with orange blossom water. From the cookbook From the Tables of Lebanon, Traditional Vegetarian Cuisine. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  orange blossom water (mazaher)
•  honey (optional)

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat.
2. Add the mint leaves and orange blossom water.
3. Let set for at least 5 minutes.
4. Strain out the mint leaves, and serve in small demitasse cups. Sweeten to taste if desired.
5. Enjoy!