Zhourat shamia
Zhourat shamia is a mixture of herbs and dried flowers that is infused into hot water to make a tea, originally from the Mediterranean Levant area. Its origin is in the ancient souks of Damascus and its surroundings. In markets such as the historic Al-Buzuriya, in the center of the capital, they are sold by weight or packed.
Sham flowers have gained popularity in the Gulf countries, due to Syrian immigration.
Ingredients
As spring arrives, Syrians flock to valleys, mountains, and fields to collect various indigenous wild herbs, which are then dried and sold. Although it may vary by vendor, generally all mixes contain:- anise,
- Damask rose,
- thyme,
- pennyroyal,
- lavender,
- sage,
- violet flower,
- rosemary,
- common rose,
- chamomile,
- lemon balm, and
- khatmia or marshmallow flowers, red or white flowers.