The Gulf region, the Arabian Peninsula, or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, (as we mentioned previously, it includes six countries: Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain), all of these are names given to the southwestern region of the continent of Asia, the people there has the same culture, as the people of this region have almost the same customs and traditions, and the peoples of these countries also share a food culture that is somewhat similar.
The most popular drinks in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are:
- Karak tea:
A drink that origins are in South Asian countries, and it is a drink that is prepared mainly from tea, to which cardamom and evaporated milk are added, as well as saffron and sugar.
- Arabic coffee:
The origin of Arabic coffee goes back to Yemen, the colour of it varies depending on the degree of roasting.
It is mixed mainly with cardamom, and saffron and ginger can be added.
- Vimto:
It is a drink that was manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1908 as a medicine. With time, it began to be consumed as juice. It can be said that it is the king of drinks in the month of Ramadan. It is a mixture of berries, grapes, and black currants.
- Red bean drink:
Red seed is a type of herb that is mixed with custard or cinnamon. It is a drink that has many benefits, such as strengthening the nervous system and treating anaemia. It is a drink rich in protein and useful for slimming, as it helps you feel full.
- Yogurt drink:
Or its other name is Ayran It is yogurt that is drunk cold in the form of curds after adding salt and water, and it can be shaken with additives such as garlic, mint, and others.
The most famous snacks spread in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula are:
- Dates:
The most famous type of fruits, the fruit of the palm tree, has a very high nutritional value and has thousands of types, the Arab countries in general, and the Gulf countries in particular, lead the production of dates in the world, so they are a very popular fruit
- Oman Chips:
According to its name, the source of chips is the Sultanate of Oman, it is not ordinary chips. It is a cultural heritage passed down through generations. It is also eaten in many ways, in addition to the regular way. It may be added to some types of sandwiches.
Of course, drinks and snacks in the Arab Gulf countries are not limited to this, as they are diverse, as there are drinks and snacks in addition to restaurants from all countries of the world.
However, the mentioned drinks and snacks remain distinctive as something that carries a trace of the fragrant past and carries memories that are passed on from one generation to another, it has It has a very delicious taste that cannot be described, a delicious taste that can only be felt by those who have tried it.