Welcome to the world of Syrian drinks! From rich coffee to refreshing ayran, each sip tells a story of tradition and flavor.
Coffee is a popular drink in Syria, and the Syrians often consume it in the morning alongside some cake or biscuits.also, they offer coffee to guests soon after their arrival.Most Syrians prefer their coffee ground with cardamom
Tea is the second most consumed beverage after coffee in Syria.Both black and green tea are popular and are pronounce locally as Chai.Syrians usually serve tea with breakfast, after lunch, and typically serve it to guests as a cultural stereotype.Sometimes the tea is made with the addition of mint, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, or sage
For the brave at heart, there is the Arab national drink – Arak. It’s much like the Turkish Raki or Greek Ouzo – with an aniseed taste, and it packs a punch. It’s not drunk right out of the bottle, but a small amount is poured into a tiny glass, then add the water after that, add the ice – never add the ice before the water. The clear liquid turns white and cloudy, and then, yallah! It’s time to toast your host!
A sweet, fruity drink made from grape molasses and rose water, Syrians often serve jallab during Ramadan.
A refreshing yogurt-based drink, it is popular in Syria and other countries in the region.
Made from the fruit of the tamarind tree, this sweet and sour juice is popular in Syria and other parts of the Middle East.
A sweet and creamy hot drink made from orchid roots, Syrians often drink it during winter months.
originally an Argentinian drink,it is popular in Syria, especially with Druze families. Most any social gathering will see people drinking Mate out of tiny cups with a distinctive “spoon-straw” utensil for sipping. A few spoonfuls of the dry, grassy leaves are put in a tiny cup, then boiling water is add over and a liberal amount of sugar. Only one person drinks the Mate at a time, passing the glass back when finished, and requesting another, or not. After that person is done, the cup is passed to the next person and the person can ass more boiling water, and sugar if necessary.
