Zhourat Herbal Tea

Zhourat is a traditional Levantine herbal tea made from a mix of dried flowers, buds and herbs. Blends vary, and they commonly include ingredients such as rosebuds, chamomile, linden and other dried blossoms. To prepare it, a spoonful or two is steeped in hot water for a few minutes and then strained. It is often sweetened with honey or sugar. Many households in Lebanon drink it warm in the colder months or in the evening, and it is a familiar drink to offer guests. You can find zhourat sold by weight at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. It is a package-free grocery store where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill what they need, cutting down on plastic waste and single-use packaging.