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🥛 Drinks & Beverages

Traditional beverages - Persian Doogh, Indian Lassi, Moroccan Mint Tea, and Afghan Qaimaq Chai. The perfect complement to any meal.

12 recipes

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Egyptian · Drinks
Egyptian Karkadeh (كركديه) — Chilled Hibiscus Tea
Karkadeh is Egypt’s ruby-red hibiscus infusion, served hot or chilled from homes to street stalls. Its tartness refreshes beside koshary, mahshi, or aish baladi meals, especially in summer and Ramadan.
18 min 6 84 cal

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Estonian · Drinks

Kama (Kama) — Estonian Toasted Grain Kefir Drink

Kama is Estonia’s beloved no-cook blend of roasted grains and peas, whisked into kefir for a tangy summer drink or spoonable bowl. It sits naturally beside rye leib and, like kohuke, reflects Estonia’s affection for dairy snacks.

10 min 4 260 cal

Salgam Juice — Spicy, tangy fermented black-carrot drink - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Drinks

Salgam Juice (Şalgam) — Spicy, tangy fermented black-carrot drink

Şalgam is a beloved fermented drink from southern Turkey, especially Adana and Mersin, known for its sour bite, deep purple color, and gentle heat. Traditionally served with kebabs, it’s made by fermenting black carrots with bulgur sourdough and turnip for a naturally probiotic tang.

25 min 10 18 cal

Jellab — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink Topped with Pine Nuts - authentic moroccan recipe

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Moroccan · Drinks

Jellab (جلاب) — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink Topped with Pine Nuts

Jellab is a beloved Ramadan-style cooler across North Africa and the Levant, made from dates and raisins simmered into a dark, caramel-like syrup. Served over ice with pine nuts, it’s both refreshing and gently energizing.

35 min 6 170 cal

Xoshab — Azerbaijani Dried Fruit Compote Scented with Cinnamon - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Drinks

Xoshab (Xoşab) — Azerbaijani Dried Fruit Compote Scented with Cinnamon

Xoshab is an Azerbaijani dried-fruit compote gently simmered into a fragrant, amber drink. Often served in winter and during hospitality gatherings, it balances natural fruit sweetness with warming cinnamon.

45 min 6 145 cal

Sharbat — Azerbaijani Fruit Syrup Summer Drink - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Drinks

Sharbat (Şərbət) — Azerbaijani Fruit Syrup Summer Drink

Azerbaijani şərbət is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made by diluting fruit syrup with chilled water and bright citrus. Served at family gatherings and warm-weather tables, it balances sweet, tart, and floral notes in one glass.

25 min 6 118 cal

Salgam — Spicy Sour Fermented Purple Carrot Drink - authentic turkish recipe

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Turkish · Drinks

Salgam (Şalgam) — Spicy Sour Fermented Purple Carrot Drink

Şalgam is a beloved southern Turkish fermented drink made from purple carrots, bulgur sourdough, and spices. Tangy, salty, and often spicy, it’s traditionally served ice-cold alongside kebabs and hearty grilled meats.

35 min 12 18 cal

Jellab — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink with Pine Nuts - authentic moroccan recipe

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Moroccan · Drinks

Jellab (جلاب) — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink with Pine Nuts

Jellab is a chilled North African-style drink built on dates and raisins, often perfumed with rose water and served at gatherings. This version is Moroccan-leaning in flavor, finished with toasted pine nuts for a festive, nutty crunch.

30 min 6 176 cal

Jallab — Lebanese date-molasses drink with pine nuts - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Drinks

Jallab (جلاب) — Lebanese date-molasses drink with pine nuts

Jallab is a beloved Lebanese summer drink made from date molasses and rose water, poured over ice and finished with pine nuts. It is commonly served in cafés and at family gatherings across the Levant, especially during warm evenings.

10 min 4 165 cal

Moroccan Mint Tea — Traditional Sweet Mint Green Tea Ceremony - authentic moroccan recipe

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Moroccan · Drinks

Moroccan Mint Tea (أتاي بالنعناع) — Traditional Sweet Mint Green Tea Ceremony

Moroccan mint tea is a signature hospitality ritual, brewed with green tea, fresh mint, and generous sugar. Served from a height to aerate and foam, it’s shared in homes and souks as a welcoming gesture.

15 min 4 78 cal

Lassi — Indian Yogurt Drink with Mango or Rose - authentic indian recipe

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Indian · Drinks

Lassi (लस्सी) — Indian Yogurt Drink with Mango or Rose

Lassi is a classic North Indian yogurt drink, prized for cooling the body in hot weather and balancing spicy meals. This recipe gives two beloved versions—mango and rose—both lightly perfumed with cardamom and served ice-cold.

10 min 2 235 cal

Qaimaq Chai — Afghan Pink Cardamom Tea with Clotted Cream - authentic afghan recipe

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Afghan · Drinks

Qaimaq Chai (قیماق چای) — Afghan Pink Cardamom Tea with Clotted Cream

Qaimaq Chai is a beloved Afghan tea where fragrant cardamom milk tea turns a delicate pink and is finished with rich qaimaq (clotted cream). Served for guests and family gatherings, it balances gentle spice, sweetness, and luxurious creaminess.

35 min 4 260 cal

🥛 Drinks & Beverages

Egyptian Karkadeh (كركديه) — Chilled Hibiscus Tea

Kama (Kama) — Estonian Toasted Grain Kefir Drink

Salgam Juice (Şalgam) — Spicy, tangy fermented black-carrot drink

Jellab (جلاب) — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink Topped with Pine Nuts

Xoshab (Xoşab) — Azerbaijani Dried Fruit Compote Scented with Cinnamon

Sharbat (Şərbət) — Azerbaijani Fruit Syrup Summer Drink

Salgam (Şalgam) — Spicy Sour Fermented Purple Carrot Drink

Jellab (جلاب) — Moroccan Date-Raisin Drink with Pine Nuts

Jallab (جلاب) — Lebanese date-molasses drink with pine nuts

Moroccan Mint Tea (أتاي بالنعناع) — Traditional Sweet Mint Green Tea Ceremony

Lassi (लस्सी) — Indian Yogurt Drink with Mango or Rose

Qaimaq Chai (قیماق چای) — Afghan Pink Cardamom Tea with Clotted Cream