1. Rinse the tea: Place tea leaves in a teapot. Add ~120 ml (½ cup) of boiling water, swirl for 10 seconds, then discard (removes bitterness).
2. Brew: Add remaining boiling water. Steep 2–3 minutes.
3. Sweeten & mint: Add sugar and mint. Steep 3–5 minutes.
4. Aerate: Pour into a glass, then back into the pot, 2–3 times to mix and foam.
5. Serving Tradition. Serve very hot in small glasses, often refilling the pot with hot water once for a lighter second round.

Flavor & Texture Notes

• Flavor: Bright herbal mint up front; gentle green-tea bitterness balanced by sweetness.
• Aroma: Fresh, cooling mint with light vegetal tea notes.
• Texture/Mouthfeel: Clean and light; aeration adds a faint foam and perceived smoothness.
• Balance Tip: If bitterness is dominant, reduce the amount of tea slightly or shorten the first steep.

National Drink of Angola