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A Moroccan pewter teapot with a long curving spout and a domed lid, set on a round brass tray with gold-banded glasses of amber tea and fresh mint, against a teal wall with a band of zellige and, on the upright formats, an arched alcove above.
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Mint Tea

No. 4 of 20 · free · 300 dpi

What you seeA Moroccan pewter teapot with a long curving spout and a domed lid, set on a round brass tray with gold-banded glasses of amber tea and fresh mint, against a teal wall with a band of zellige and, on the upright formats, an arched alcove above.

What it meansSweet mint tea, poured from high above the glass, is the everyday welcome of North African homes, served to every guest and after every meal.

Where it worksHospitable and bright; for a kitchen, a dining room or a guest room.

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