A Mint Tea for Peace at UNESCO, Paris
Sep 23, 2022
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Last updated: May 2026
Table of Contents
- When Mint Tea Becomes a Universal Language
- Culinary Diplomacy in the Service of Peace
- A Mint Tea Ceremony at the Heart of UNESCO
- An Inspiring Meeting with Audrey Azoulay
- A Significant Exchange with Princess Haifa Al Mogrin
- Dialogue Around Moroccan Mint Tea
- Mintéalogie® and Cultural Diplomacy
- Towards International Recognition of Mint Tea
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At UNESCO headquarters in Paris, the Culinary Diplomacy Meetings brought together diplomats, chefs, artisans, creators, and institutional representatives around a shared belief: the culture of sharing remains one of the most powerful instruments for dialogue between peoples.
In this prestigious context, Maison NANA1807 had the honor of presenting its vision of Mint Tea for Peace, a cultural initiative based on hospitality, transmission, and encounters between cultures.
Through a ceremony inspired by the grand traditions of Moroccan tea, the House shared its conviction that Mint Tea is much more than a beverage: it is a living heritage, a universal language, and a symbol of fraternity.
When Mint Tea Becomes a Universal Language
For centuries, Mint Tea has accompanied moments of meeting, friendship, and conviviality. Present in homes, gathering places, and major celebrations, it embodies a tradition of hospitality recognized far beyond Morocco.
For Maison NANA1807, Mint Tea represents a living cultural heritage capable of bringing together women and men of all origins around universal values: respect, listening, generosity, and sharing.
This vision today inspires the Mint Tea for Peace ceremonies and the experiences of Mintéalogie®, the science and art of Mint Tea.
Culinary Diplomacy in the Service of Peace
The Culinary Diplomacy Meetings organized at UNESCO illustrate the growing role of gastronomy and food traditions in bringing people closer together.
Chefs, diplomats, artists, artisans, and institutional representatives share their experiences to demonstrate how culinary heritages can help create spaces for dialogue and mutual understanding.
In a world facing many challenges, these initiatives remind us that peace is also built through simple gestures, shared traditions, and sincere encounters.
A Mint Tea Ceremony at the Heart of UNESCO
On this occasion, Maison NANA1807 presented a ceremony inspired by the great traditions of Moroccan Mint Tea.
Participants discovered the gestures, savoir-faire, and stories that have accompanied the preparation and serving of tea for generations.
Tastings of MOUIMA and MOGADOR teas illustrated the cultural richness of this tradition and its role in transmitting the values of hospitality.
Beyond the flavors, this ceremony invited everyone to reflect on Mint Tea's ability to create connections between cultures.
An Inspiring Meeting with Audrey Azoulay
Among the highlights of this edition was the meeting with Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
Discussions focused on the history of Maison NANA1807, its approach to promoting the cultural value of Mint Tea, and its desire to foster intercultural dialogue through traditions of hospitality.
This meeting reinforced the conviction that intangible heritage constitutes essential levers for bringing peoples closer together.
A Significant Exchange with Princess Haifa Al Mogrin
The exchanges with Her Royal Highness Princess Haifa Al Mogrin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, constituted another strong moment of this international meeting.
Particularly sensitive to initiatives that promote cultural dialogue, she expressed interest in the actions undertaken by Maison NANA1807 concerning Mint Tea for Peace and cultural diplomacy.
This meeting illustrates the capacity of hospitality traditions to build bridges between peoples and civilizations.
Dialogue Around Moroccan Mint Tea
The Culinary Diplomacy Meetings also provided an opportunity for enriching exchanges with several diplomatic representatives present at UNESCO.
Moroccan Mint Tea emerged as a unifying symbol capable of bringing together guests of different nationalities around a shared cultural experience.
These convivial moments highlighted how traditions related to tea remain a powerful vector for human rapprochement today.
Mintéalogie® and Cultural Diplomacy
For several years, Maison NANA1807 has been developing an original approach to cultural diplomacy based on sharing Mint Tea.
This approach is embodied through Mint Tea for Peace ceremonies, Tea Hospitality experiences, intercultural encounters, and Mintéalogie® workshops.
Mintéalogie® studies the science, history, and art of Mint Tea and its benefits. It helps to raise awareness of a living heritage that transcends geographical, religious, or cultural boundaries.
Towards International Recognition of Mint Tea
Maison NANA1807's participation in the Culinary Diplomacy Meetings is part of a broader effort to promote the cultural heritage associated with Mint Tea.
The House thus continues its actions in favor of better recognition of the know-how, traditions, and values of hospitality that have accompanied the culture of Mint Tea for centuries.
Through this ambition, it wishes to contribute to the preservation and transmission of a living heritage that promotes dialogue, cultural diversity, and peace.
Conclusion
Maison NANA1807's participation in the Culinary Diplomacy Meetings organized at UNESCO headquarters remains an important step in its commitment to cultural dialogue.
Beyond institutional meetings, this event confirmed a deep conviction: when shared with sincerity, a simple Mint Tea can become a powerful symbol of hospitality, fraternity, and peace.
It is this vision that Maison NANA1807 continues to promote today through Mintéalogie®, Mint Tea for Peace ceremonies, and its cultural diplomacy initiatives in France and internationally.