Persian Drinks | Nooshidani

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #36, co-hosts Beata and Bita cover a variety of popular Persian drinks, known as “nooshidani” in Farsi. They also share some cultural stories and family memories.</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Persian Tea | Chai</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Black tea double boiled - one pot of concentrated tea leaves simmering on top of a 2nd pot with plain hot water</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sometimes flavored with cardamom and a touch of rose/rose petals</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Served in a clear tea cups, dark brewed tea first, topped off with plain boiling water</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A decaf version of Persian tea</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Plain hot water served with fresh mint leaves</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dough</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Salty yogurt drink, often carbonated and seasoned with dried mint</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Served over ice and alongside kababs</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fruit juices | Ab Meeveh</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Pomegranate juice</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Carrot juice and carrot juice floats</span></li> <li style="font-w