Hot milk is a customary beverage among some Moroccans, who are most likely to enjoy it as a nighttime beverage before bed. Different herbs or spices are often infused in the milk for flavor and therapeutic benefits. Examples are Hot Milk with Cinnamon and Hot Milk with Louiza,

Here, fresh or dried pennyroyal (fliou) adds pleasantly minty flavor and aroma. Whle that may be enough to prompt you to try this comforting beverage, know that the pennyroyal can also help ease ease digestive issues and respiratory ailments.

Sugar is usually added to taste.

See Also

Moroccan Spiced Coffee or Espresso

Moroccan Tea with Fliou

Cinnamon Coffee with Orange Flower Water

Ingredients

• ----- Per Serving -----
• 1 cup milk
• small sprig of fresh pennyroyal leaves (or scant teaspoon of dried leaves)
• sugar, to taste

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Preparation

Heat the milk with the pennyroyal in a small pot. When the milk scalds (small bubbles will appear around the edges of the pot and a skin will form on top), turn off the heat and leave the pennyroyal to steep for a few minutes. Strain the milk into a cup or mug and add sugar to taste. Enjoy while warm.