#iced tea
A sail of red colors the oblong tablecloth, and karkade is served in a small, crystal teacup. Ice clicks against the sides, drowns the handful of mint leaves offered with it. The qahwa is busy with a restless Ramadan crowd, but the night is young and the laughter carries into nearby alleyways. Much like Egypt’s love for traditional black tea and qahwa turki (Turkish coffee), karkade has curated its fair share of fans over the centuries. Karkade, more commonly known…