What do they drink in Syria?

Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee are seen everywhere, but Syria offers other varieties as well as tea, another very popular drink. Soft drinks, milk, and juices are also common, including the popular mint lemonade. read more

Mate, originally an Argentinian drink, is popular in Syria, especially with Druze famillies. 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, boiling water is poured over and a liberal amount of sugar. read more

If you do not drink alcohol, you can find fresh fruit juice made from fruits such as banana, orange, lemon etc. They are particularly widespread in Syria. Make sure to check that they are not diluted with water, unless you prefer watery fruit juice! Soft drinks are also available. Tea and coffee: Black hot sweet tea is the national drink of Syria. read more