Recipe Courtesy of Mina Newman, Executuve Chef, Layla Restaurant
6 teaspoons Moroccan tea**
1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom water**
3 bunches fresh mint
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 quarts water
2 drops green food coloring
**These ingredients can be found in specialty food stores
In a large pot bring all ingredients to a boil, except food coloring. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add coloring. Freeze with a metal whisk in mixture. During freezing, whisk periodically to add iciness and a grainy texture to the granita