پادکست Persian Drinks

Overview

In Episode #36, co-hosts Beata and Bita cover a variety of popular Persian drinks, known as “nooshidani” in Farsi. They also share some cultural stories and family memories. Persian Tea | Chai Black tea double boiled - one pot of concentrated tea leaves simmering on top of a 2nd pot with plain hot water Sometimes flavored with cardamom and a touch of rose/rose petals Served in a clear tea cups, dark brewed tea first, topped off with plain boiling water A decaf version of Persian tea Plain hot water served with fresh mint leaves Dough Salty yogurt drink, often carbonated and seasoned with dried mint Served over ice and alongside kababs Fruit juices | Ab Meeveh Pomegranate juice Carrot juice and carrot juice floats Melon juice (often cantaloupe) Pulp included (melon is grated), a little rose water - refreshing summer drink Orange Juice Health tip - keep fibers (vs using the juice only/high sugar); prepare with whole fruits in a blender/smoothie form, for maximum health benefits Sharbats | Syrups (served diluted with water and served over ice) Sharbat sekanjabin - traditional minty honey vinegar syrup (refer to episode 35 for more info on sekanjabin) Sour cherry syrup Lemon juice syrup Tokhmeh sharbat Basil seeds (chia seeds can be substituted) Alcoholic drinks Shiraz wine A red wine originally the red grapes were from the city of Shiraz in Iran - today they often come from France’s Rhone Valley, Australia, or South Africa Also known as a Syrah Persian beer! Sharbats | Persian syrup drinks that are spiked with a hard alcohol Persian-ish fruit juices that are spiked with a hard alcohol Persian coffee, Turkish coffee | Ghafeh Tork Made with a very finely ground coffee, water, and sugar in a small tin pot The result is a thick, rich, coffee with grounds left at the bottom of the cup Served in tiny cups and saucers Turkish coffee fortune telling Make a wish (called “niyat”) - either while you’re drinking it or as you are turning your cup towards yourself/towards your heart Leave the cup upside down so the grounds drip on the inside of the cup leaving a pattern Common fortunes: you’re going on a trip, you can expect some news, you will meet someone special Ask the Beats! “What is tarof” from Sarah in Laguna Beach An exaggerated politeness, formality, and hospitality in the Persian culture Situations where tarof is displayed - serving or offering something (tea, food), insisting someone go first in line, eat first, serve themselves first; insisting to pay for a meal at a restaurant; invitations Resources from this episode: Bita’s: Sekanjabin recipe NYC Persian Beer referenced in episode: BackHomeBeer.com All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
Release date: 2023-10-11
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