A wonderful, uplifting substitute for iced tea inspired by a Tunisian drink with lemons and orange blossom water. We found this drink at Cafe Baraka of Central Square, Cambridge, MA. The owner is as zealous about her food as she is about Islam, encouraging even her western female patrons to wear the veil.

Rosewater is the water leftover from the production of rose essential oil. It has a wonderful rose fragrance. As Ayurveda students, we sprayed ourselves with rosewater mist on hot days to keep cool. Rosewater is available in most Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores.