In herbal production, Iran is amongst the most geographically diverse countrie in the world This ancient nation can be divided into 12 separate geographic environments and boasts 5 major climates. No wonder Iran is so diverse when it comes to the natural he ...

In herbal production, Iran is amongst the most geographically diverse countrie in the world This ancient nation can be divided into 12 separate geographic environments and boasts 5 major climates. No wonder Iran is so diverse when it comes to the natural herbal remedies it produces This astounding diversity in Iran's geography allows Iran to host more than 7500 species of plants--around 1800 of which are used in medicine. Many of Iran's most precious herbal treasures are plants found nowhere else in the world Truly, Iran is an herbal gift to all of mankind Who knows what potential healing plants are yet to be discovered in this ancient land so full of history

Until the end of the 15th century, Iran’s hot beverage of choice was coffee – however, its distant location from the main coffee producing countries meant that beans were hard to obtain Tea was much easier to get in Iran, thanks to the overland trade link with ...

Until the end of the 15th century, Iran’s hot beverage of choice was coffee – however, its distant location from the main coffee producing countries meant that beans were hard to obtain Tea was much easier to get in Iran, thanks to the overland trade link with China dubbed the “silk road“Tea became increasingly popular, and in 1882 with seeds obtained from India, Iranians began to cultivate tea in their own nation, spearheaded by Prince Mohammad Mirza, the first mayor of Tehran,also known as Kashef al Saltaneh Saltaneh, who was Iranian ambassador to India under British rule, knew that the Brits would keep their tea production secrets under lock and key, because it was one of their main businesses in India. Saltaneh went undercover as a French laborer in India, working on plantations to learn all the trade secrets, and then bringing some samples back to Iran He planted them in the Iranian region of Gilan, and the tea industry was begun. Today, there are 32,000 hectares of tea farms, most being located on the hillsides. The tea culvitated in this farms is mostly Orthodox Style. Iranian tea is well-known for its nuanced flavor, and delicate taste which makes it a delightful beverage to be drunk

Iranian Saffron, also known as the "Red Gold," is one of the world's most expensive spices, and it has been used in Iranian culture from medicinal and spiritual uses to delicious, colorful foods. Iran takes 88% of the world’s saffron production of about 390 to ...

Iranian Saffron, also known as the "Red Gold," is one of the world's most expensive spices, and it has been used in Iranian culture from medicinal and spiritual uses to delicious, colorful foods. Iran takes 88% of the world’s saffron production of about 390 tons a year, and the country holds 96% of the world's export of Saffron, which is a huge number considering that every 500 saffron stigmas weigh only 1 gram, so It takes about 167 saffron flowers to produce only one gram. The harvesting process of Saffron is machinery-free, and It's only hand-picked. The harvest season begins in November for about 2-3 weeks, and It should harvest before sunrise, Its most production is located in the east side of the country, meaning the Khorasan region.

Dried Fruits, these two words reminds us one of the most ancient and traditional ways of preserving fresh fruits. Its actually a way to keep the priceless treasure of the nature for a longer time According to historical records, Iran's export of dried fruit ...

Dried Fruits, these two words reminds us one of the most ancient and traditional ways of preserving fresh fruits. Its actually a way to keep the priceless treasure of the nature for a longer time According to historical records, Iran's export of dried fruits dates back to many centuries ago The records of the first exportation of Iranian dried fruits goes right back to 1922. The custom's documents from that time state that the e 5.2 Metric Tons of dried fruits were exported to Germany Today, that has increased to over 500.000 metric tons a year These products are chosen for their unique taste, flavour and variety due to Iran's particular

Spices are what give meaning and spirit to our food and therefore our lives. Various kinds of them are used differently around the globe, and the delicate flavor that they make in a good combination represents the feelings that are to be passed on to foreigner ...

Spices are what give meaning and spirit to our food and therefore our lives. Various kinds of them are used differently around the globe, and the delicate flavor that they make in a good combination represents the feelings that are to be passed on to foreigners by tasting our foods and hence stepping into our culture. As it is a part of the common knowledge, in Iranian gastronomy, we have one of the most variant and rich usage of spices in our foods. Since our country has included lots of different cultures and races amongst the history, you can find a wide range of tastes as you travel around Iran.