Iranians, especially the old generation, adhere to ancient traditions. From ancient times until now, according to the requirements of each season and according to their temperament, they prepare healthy drinks using spirits, vegetable seeds and some fruits and benefit from its benefits. In this article, we intend to introduce you to various traditional Iranian drinks.
History of drinks and demos in Iran
Many of us, when we were children and were guests at our grandmothers and grandfathers' houses, in addition to tea, which is a regular part of most Iranian parties and gatherings, we tasted unique drinks such as lemon juice syrup, chamomile tea, borage tea, etc. Over time and with the introduction of attractive drinks such as soft drinks and other types of juice, few people are interested in traditional drinks.
School of the houses, the place of Shahnameh stories
In ancient times, most cities and villages in Iran had gathering spaces like pantries, and people used to gather in these pantries for conversation and temporary rest. They served drinks or sherbet and talked about the topics of the day. It was in these cellars that Iranians listened to the poems and stories of the Shahnameh with enthusiasm.
The first syringe in the Timurid period
It is believed that the first wine cellars appeared in the city of Samarkand during the reign of Timur after the advent of Islam and the religious prohibition of drinking wine. It reached its peak during the time of Shah Ismail Safavi. Finally, at the same time, it declined with the arrival of coffee. Along with the custom of drinking sharbat in the Safavid court, the job of sharbat dar bashi also emerged, which became one of the important positions in the court. Cities like Samarkand and Isfahan were one of the important centers for the formation of wine cellars, and the best kind of sherbet was made in Isfahan. Today, the variety of Iranian drinks has reached such an extent that you can have one every day according to your taste and the properties of the drink. Try the new taste!
What are the oldest drinks in Iran?
Buttermilk, borage tea, sakanjabin syrup, saffron syrup, spring orange, rose water, and mint are among the oldest Iranian drinks.