Moroccan Mint Tea | UNESCO Heritage

Let's Unite Our Voices and Add Moroccan Tea to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Dear Mint Tea Lovers,

Today, we call on you to support an initiative that celebrates and preserves a precious element of our world cultural heritage: Mint Tea . This iconic drink, a symbol of hospitality, conviviality, and social interaction, deserves to be recognized and included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Why Mint Tea?

Mint tea is much more than just a drink. It represents centuries of traditions and know-how passed down from generation to generation in many communities in the Maghreb, Africa, and around the world. It reflects our hospitality and generosity, and plays a central role in our social interactions, daily rituals, and celebrations.

The Moroccan Tea Ceremony | A Living Art

In Moroccan tradition, the serving of Mint Tea is a codified ceremony , transmitted with care and passion. It is not just about preparing an infusion, but a rite of welcome and peace , which involves a set of precise gestures and traditional utensils :

• A carved metal tray , often copper or silver, on which all the necessary elements are arranged;

• A Moroccan teapot , with a long elegant spout, allowing the tea to be poured from a height to oxygenate it and form a creamy foam;

• Colored or transparent tea glasses , sometimes decorated with golden patterns, which express refinement and hospitality;

• Often ornate tea, mint and sugar tins containing the essential ingredients: green tea (usually Gunpowder), fresh mint and lump sugar .

This ceremony embodies the art of living together , the generosity of welcome and the richness of intergenerational exchanges. It constitutes a true staging of the culture of peace , and deserves to be protected and valued.

An initiative led by Maison NANA1807

This initiative comes from Maison NANA1807 – The House of Organic Mint Tea in France . Founded in tribute to Mouima, our beloved grandmother who prepared the best Moroccan Mint Tea in Berry, Maison NANA1807 aims to magnify the Moroccan Tea ceremony in all its forms and cultural origins.
This UNESCO inscription would not only be a tribute to Mouima , but also to all the women who, throughout the ages, have shaped and transmitted this cultural heritage with dedication, tenderness and pride.

Let us unite our voices for a common cause

We invite communities from the Maghreb, Africa, the Arab world, and beyond to come together to support this initiative. By uniting our voices, we can demonstrate the importance of this cultural practice and the need to preserve it for future generations.

How can you help?

• Sign the petition published on Change.org, by clicking here
• Awareness: Share this initiative with others. Explain why mint tea is a crucial part of our cultural heritage and why it deserves this recognition.
• Community Support: Encourage cultural organizations, local associations and educational institutions to join this cause.
• International Collaboration: Invite the Maghreb countries, as well as other nations where Mint Tea is appreciated, to collaborate in submitting a joint application to UNESCO.
• Social Media Sharing: Use digital platforms to share stories, photos, and videos depicting the preparation and consumption of Mint Tea . Use the hashtag #MintTeaForPeace to raise awareness of this initiative in a world of peace.
• Community Leader Mobilization: Engage thought leaders, artists, writers, and public figures to support and promote this initiative.

The importance of this recognition

Inscribing mint tea as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage site would not only preserve this practice, but also celebrate and pass it on to future generations. This would strengthen our collective pride and commitment to protecting our rich cultural heritage. It is also a wonderful recognition of the crucial role played by women in transmitting this legacy, honoring their dedication to keeping this tradition alive.

Together, we can make this vision a reality. Join us in this effort to recognize and honor the importance of Mint Tea , not only as a beverage, but also as a symbol of our shared history, culture, and values ​​for peace.

Together , we can make this vision a reality. Join us in recognizing and honoring the importance of Mint Tea —not only as a beverage, but also as a universal symbol of hospitality, culture, and peace.

With gratitude and hope,

Maison NANA1807 > The House of Organic Mint Tea

Together, let's ensure that Mint Tea receives the recognition it deserves as a cultural treasure shared by millions of people around the world.