"The history of Moroccan tea is
attributed to several sources. It is believed that Moroccan tea was
first introduced to morocco in the 12th century B.C by the Phoenicians
who settled in the north of the country for more than eight centuries.
Another hypotheses links it to the first settlers of Morocco, the
Berbers, who brought that green Plant with them when they moved from
their original land in Asia . Also, another historical theory said that
tea came to Morocco from Spain and Portuguese at the time of their
military attempts to conquer it in the 18th century. Besides, some
historians thinks that tea was first known to Moroccans through maritime
piracy (maritime jihad), that was active at that time in both the
Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean.
These historian said that Moroccan
pirates seized a cargo of ship that was loaded with tea. Nevertheless,
this does not please some people, who assert that tea began to be known
in Morocco and Moroccan cuisine only in the mid-1800s century,
coinciding with the flourishing of mutual trade between Morocco and
Europe. More than that, other historians go beyond that reporting that
the king Moulay Ismail received many bags of green tea as a tribute from
the queen of Britain after releasing some European prisoners. No matter
how or when it was first it was brought to the country, Moroccan tea
remains a fantastic drink that gives more zest to Moroccan cuisine."
To the Moroccans, Moroccan tea stands for generosity and hospitality!
(source: http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2012/06/45382/moroccan-tea-a-fixture-in-every-moroccan-home-2/ )
here is a look with berrad tee .
