Tea with Three Brews: 100 Moroccan Proverbs on Hospitality and Social Etiquette
In Morocco, hospitality is not merely a social courtesy; it is a moral code, a spiritual gesture, and a reflection of community identity. The ritual of preparing atay, traditional Moroccan mint tea, is at the heart of this culture. Moroccan proverbs often celebrate this spirit of hospitality, for the tea is brewed three times, each infusion carrying a symbolic flavor:
