What Are Famous Iranian Drinks?
You may be well-informed that it is not allowed to drink alcohol in
. But, does it mean you cannot enjoy drinking in Iran? Well, fortunately there are so many other choices for you. So if you travel to Iran one day, do not forget to try these Iranian drinks and beverages. I’m sure you won’t feel the absence of alcohol in Iran.
Here, Iran Destination suggests you to try some drinks during your trip to Iran. Let’s see what these famous Iranian drinks are.In this article, we introduce all the requirements to travel to Iran. Also, the do’s and don’ts of traveling to Iran. Also, we answer this question: how to travel to iran.
Cold Iranian Drinks
Doogh
It’s better to start with Doogh. This amazing, unique and refreshing Iranian drink is made of yogurt, water and mint. The unusual fact about this beverage is that it is salty. Yes, this salty drink dates back to old days of Persia. Iranians drink it with their main foods, especially with Kebab. This is one of the good choices during warm seasons. Of course, Doogh has a mixed flavor of salty and sour. If you don’t like it to be too salty, you can adjust the seasonings.
Doogh – Iranian Drinks
Khakshir
Kakshir is another famous Iranian drink, mostly suitable for summers. It consists of tiny reddish-brown seed which are called teff in English. These tiny seeds are great source of calcium, fiber and protein! Also for those who suffer from liver diseases, Kakshir is the best herbal medicine. Ancient herbalists called it “Wisdom of Surgeons”. You can find it in many Sharbat Khanes in Iran or tea houses. Also you can make it yourself, as it is so easy: just mix Khashir seeds, water and sugar or honey.
sharbate khakshir_Iranian drinks
Sekanjabin with Cucumber (Khiar Sekanjabin)
One of the oldest Iranian drinks, tried almost in all Iranian family parties, is Sekanjabin with cucumber. This traditional Persian drink includes water, white vinegar, fresh mint, peeled and shredded cucumbers, sugar or honey and lime rind. This is also another Iranian beverage you may try during hot seasons.
sekanjabin with cucumber- Iranian drinks
Tokhm-e Sharbati
Tokhm-e Sharbati is called basil seed in English. This Iranian drink also has so many benefits for your health. It reduces food craving and blood pressure and also has high amount of Omega-3.
You can make this beverage just like Khakshir. If you are in Iran, you can find the ingredients in Attari shops. But the good news is that, Tokhm-e Sharbati can be also found in Latin food section.
Basil-seed or Tokhme Sharbati – Iranian Drinks
Hot Drinks in Iran
Well, the first famous hot Iranian drink is tea. If you visit Iran, you will be surprised by the number of times Iranians drink tea during a day. More surprisingly, Iranians do not leave their tea aside even in summer or hot seasons. Read more about tea in our article about tea parties in Iran. Tea is actually the national drink of Iran and usually served with cubed sugar (Ghand). Make sure you try it in a tea house in Iran, in its special Iranian manner.
Tea- Iran national drink
Besides black tea, there are other herbal teas in Iran made from traditional herbs. They can be found in Attari shops in Ian.
Herbal teas in Iran
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