NORTH AFRICAN MINT TEA

Steps:

• 1. In a prewarmed 6-cup teapot, place the green tea, mint leaves, and sugar. Pour in the boiling water and let steep for 4 to 6 minutes.Note: To toast sesame seeds, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spread the seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Since sesame seeds have a high oil content and can quickly become rancid, it's best to buy them in small amounts and use them relatively quickly. Seeds should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If refrigerated, they'll last for up to 6 months, and if frozen, up to 1 year.From Holiday Baking. Text copyright © 2005 by Sara Perry. Photographs copyright © 2005 by Leigh Beisch. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.