The Natural Beverages of the Iranian Cuisine

Abstract

The world is focusing more on the ethnic and traditional foodstuffs because the people around the world tend to consume not only for survival, but also for healthy life. Nowadays, the natural foods are added to the consumption pattern of the people in different countries. The Iranian national cuisine is very nutritious and diverse. The various kinds of the natural beverages are prepared and consumed by the Iranian people. The present work aims at documenting and introducing the natural beverages of the Iranian cuisine. The name, variety, major ingredients, and the main property or characteristic of each beverage are presented, as well as the cultural and social aspects of the Iranian beverages are reviewed.