Souq Cooler · Chilled Hibiscus Tea
Karkadeh
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In Egypt and Sudan, the same hibiscus brew is traditionally served hot; in Aqaba's warm Red Sea climate, it's poured ice-cold instead.
Dried hibiscus petals are steeped into a tart, deep-red tea, sweetened, and served chilled over ice — a common refreshment sold from souq juice stalls in Aqaba's hot, humid coastal climate.
Why it's made this way: Aqaba's warmer Red Sea climate favors karkadeh as a cold refresher rather than the hot wintertime drink it's more often associated with in Egypt and Sudan, and it's sold alongside fresh juices along the corniche.
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