Turkish coffee, the Egyptian way
While there are many ways of grouping and dividing people in Egyptian society, one subtle force comes through the drinking beverage of choice: ‘ahwa (coffee) …
Discover traditional Egyptian drinks are refreshing in the middle of a hot summer’s day, such as Karkade (hibiscus), or warming such as a comforting cup of Turkish coffee.
Karkade (hibiscus juice or tea)
It’s summer time here in the northern hemisphere. Though you wouldn’t know it as I write this wrapped in layers of warmth. But that doesn’t mean one can’t enjoy a summer drink in honour of the season.
Karkade (pronounced: kar-ka-day), or hibiscus, is a popular drink across Egypt and also in neighbouring Sudan, where it is simply referred to as Sudanese tea by most East Africans. In the middle of a hot day, when you’re dying for a drink, a cool, tart and refreshing karkade juice is the perfect thing.
