North African Sage N’ Green Tea(Niger)

They keep cool in Niger by drinking this hot tea, which makes them sweat, which cools them off. Pleasing on cool days too. From Sasha Martin.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  green tea (I use decaf)
• 2 1⁄2 cups  simmering water
• 6 -9  fresh sage leaves
•  sugar, to taste (the more the better or use sweetener of choice)

Directions

1. Let all ingredients steep together for 4-5 minutes.
2. Serve in small glass teacups from your local Middle Eastern market.
3. Enjoy this lovely warm tea!