16 Dishes

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Arak

Arak or araq (arabic: ﻋﺮﻕ, hebrew: ערק or ארק) is a distilled levantine spirit of the anise drinks family. it is translucent and unsweetened.

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Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

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Doogh

Ayran, doogh, dhallë, daw, xynogala or tan is a cold savory yogurt-based beverage of yogurt and water popular across western asia, central asia, south asia, southeastern europe, north asia and eastern europe. the principal ingredients are yogurt, water and salt. herbs such as mint may be optionally added. some varieties are carbonated.

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Jallab

Jallab (arabic: جلاب / ala-lc: jallāb) is a type of fruit syrup popular in the middle east made from carob, dates, grape molasses and rose water. jallab is very popular in palestine, syria, jordan, lebanon and egypt. it is made mainly of grape molasses, grenadine syrup, and rose water, then smoked with arabic incense. it is usually sold with crushed ice and floating pine nuts and raisins.

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Karak

Masala chai (, lit. 'mixed-spice tea'; hindi: मसाला चाय) is an indian tea beverage made by boiling black tea in milk and water with a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices. originating in india the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. the term chai originated from the hindi word chai, which was derived from the chinese word for tea, cha (see etymology of tea). in english, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as masala chai, or simply chai, even though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. according to stories, it originates from modern india and said that the king created masala chai as an ayurvedic energizing and refreshing beverage. numerous coffee houses use the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffè latte, but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso. by 1994, the term had gained currency on the u.s. coffeehouse scene.

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Karkade

Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces (sepals) of the roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) flower. it is consumed both hot and cold. it has a tart, cranberry-like flavor.

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Laban

The term leben, variously laban, liben, lben (listen) (arabic: لبن) in the middle east and north africa, refers to a food or beverage of fermented milk. generally, there are two main products known as leben: in the levant region and parts of arabia, yogurt; and in arabia and north africa (maghreb), buttermilk. leben can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Lemon juice

The lemon (citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen trees in the flowering plant family rutaceae, native to asia, primarily northeast india (assam), northern myanmar or china.the tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. the pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. the juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a ph of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste. the distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.

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Mint juice

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Qamar al din

Qamar al-din (arabic: قمر الدين, lit. 'moon of the religion') is an apricot fruit leather, which is popularly made into apricot juice or nectar beverage from arab cuisine that is famously consumed during the muslim holy month of ramadan. it is believed to be from syria. it was first produced in the ghouta, where the variety of apricots most suitable for qamar al-din was first grown. qamar al-din is enjoyed across the middle east and north africa as well as in somalia, though syrian qamar al-din is still believed to be the best because the variety of apricots most suitable for making qamar al-din grow only in syria and southwestern turkey. it is known as lavāshak (persian: لواشک) in iran and is served as a dried fruit roll.

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Salep

Salep, also spelled sahlep or sahlab, is a flour made from the tubers of the orchid genus orchis (including species orchis mascula and orchis militaris). these tubers contain a nutritious, starchy polysaccharide called glucomannan. salep flour is consumed in beverages and desserts, especially in the cuisines of the former ottoman empire, notably in the levant where it is a traditional winter beverage. an increase in consumption is causing local extinctions of orchids in parts of turkey and iran.

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Soft drinks

A soft drink (see § terminology for other names) is a drink that usually contains water (often carbonated), a sweetener, and a natural and/or artificial flavoring. the sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a sugar substitute (in the case of diet drinks), or some combination of these. soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives, and/or other ingredients. soft drinks are called "soft" in contrast with "hard" alcoholic drinks. small amounts of alcohol may be present in a soft drink, but the alcohol content must be less than 0.5% of the total volume of the drink in many countries and localities if the drink is to be considered non-alcoholic. types of soft drinks include lemon-lime drinks, orange soda, cola, grape soda, ginger ale, and root beer. soft drinks may be served cold, over ice cubes, or at room temperature. they are available in many container formats, including cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles. containers come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small bottles to large multi-liter containers. soft drinks are widely available at fast food restaurants, movie theaters, convenience stores, casual-dining restaurants, dedicated soda stores, vending machines, and bars from soda fountain machines. within a decade of the invention of carbonated water by joseph priestley in 1767 inventors in britain and in europe had used his concept to produce the drink in greater quantities, with one such inventor, j. j. schweppe, forming schweppes in 1783 and selling the world's first bottled soft drink. soft drink brands founded in the 19th century include r. white's lemonade in 1845, dr pepper in 1885 and coca-cola in 1886. subsequent brands include pepsi, irn-bru, sprite, fanta and 7 up.

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Tamr hindi

Tamarind (tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is probably indigenous to tropical africa. the genus tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. it belongs to the family fabaceae. the tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. the pulp is also used in traditional medicine and as a metal polish. the tree's wood can be used for woodworking and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. tamarind's tender young leaves are used in indian and filipino cuisine. because tamarind has multiple uses, it is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.

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Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to china, india and other east asian countries. tea is also rarely made from the leaves of camellia taliensis. after water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. there are many different types of tea; some have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily due to its caffeine content.tea plants are native to east asia and probably originated in the borderlands of southwestern china and northern burma. an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the third century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. it was popularised as a recreational drink during the chinese tang dynasty, and tea drinking subsequently spread to other east asian countries. portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to europe during the 16th century. during the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among the english, who started to plant tea on a large scale in india. the term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from camellia sinensis. they are the infusions of fruit, leaves, or other plant parts, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. these may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion with "tea" made from the tea plant.

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Vimto

Vimto is a soft drink first sold in lancashire in the united kingdom. it was first manufactured as a health tonic in cordial form, then decades later as a carbonated drink. it contains the juice of grapes, raspberries and blackcurrants (in a 3% concentration), flavoured with herbs and spices. the original recipe was invented in 1908 by john noel nichols. nichols grew up in the scottish town of shortridge. vimto has also been made into a sweet (made under licence by mccowan's) and an ice lolly. it is available in cans and bottles and as a draught soft drink in pubs.

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Arabic coffee

Arabic coffee is a version of the brewed coffee of coffea arabica beans. most arab countries throughout the middle east have developed distinct methods for brewing and preparing coffee. cardamom is an often-added spice, but it can alternatively be served plain or with sugar. there are several different styles to brewing the coffee depending on the preference of the drinker. some methods keep the coffee light whereas others can make it dark. arabic coffee is bitter, and typically no sugar is added. it is usually served in a small cup that is adorned with a decorative pattern, known as a finjān. culturally, arabic coffee is served during family gatherings or when receiving guests. arabic coffee is ingrained within middle eastern and arab culture and tradition, and is the most popular form of coffee brewed in the middle east. it originated in the middle east, beginning in yemen and eventually travelling to mecca (hejaz), egypt, the levant, and then, in the mid-16th century, to turkey and from there to europe where coffee eventually became popular as well. arabic coffee is an intangible cultural heritage of arab states confirmed by unesco.