Top 10 Must-Buy Things in Iran

The top ten must-buy items in Iran are saffron, Persian carpets, rose essential oil, GAZ sugar, rock sugar, honey, pistachios, "Persian blue" hand-painted crafts, sour preserved fruits, and bronze crafts.

1. Saffron

Iran also has a specialty that is famous all over the world for its saffron. Saffron is a precious Chinese medicinal material. Iran is one of the countries where saffron first appeared and is also the country with the largest output. The water brewed from good saffron is golden yellow and full of fragrance. It can be soaked several times and the soup will still be yellow and fragrant. In addition, when leaving Iran, it is stipulated that a tourist can only bring 200 grams of saffron, and any excess may be confiscated!

2. Persian carpet

Persian carpet is one of the famous handicraft industries in Iran. It has enjoyed an international reputation since ancient times and is loved by the world for its excellent texture, simple and elegant patterns and exquisite craftsmanship. love. According to research, its weaving and production history is at least 2,500 years old. A major feature of Persian carpets is that their dyes are extracted from natural plants and minerals. The dyes are durable and are composed with abstract plants, Islamic text and geometric patterns.

3. Rose essential oil

Iran is also rich in roses, and the national flower of Iran is the rose. Roses are made into rose essential oil, rose water, etc. Among them, rose essential oil is the most purchased by Chinese people. Most of the small shops in the streets and alleys of Kashan sell rose essential oil and rose water, especially around scenic spots.

4. GAZ sugar

GAZ sugar is a must-have sweet for Iranians during New Years and holidays. It is used to entertain relatives and friends and to give as gifts to others. GAZ candy is a bit like nougat, soft and full of milky flavor. Rose is added to the sugar, giving it a light floral fragrance. And there are pistachios in the sugar, which makes the sugar rich in texture and taste.

5. Rock sugar

Iranians cannot drink black tea without rock sugar. Or put a piece of rock sugar in your mouth and let the sweetness flow into your throat while drinking tea; or put a stick of rock sugar into the black tea and let the rock sugar slowly melt into the black tea. The stick-shaped rock sugar is more characteristic of Iran. Sometimes saffron petals are added to the rock sugar. The crystal clear and graceful petals look pleasing to the eye.

6. Honey

Iran is the third largest honey producer in the world. Iranian honey is very pure and of very good quality. In addition to common honey, Iran also sells honey with honeycombs in it, which looks very natural and healthy, and tastes even more sweet.

7. Pistachio

Pistachio is a kind of dried fruit, also known as pistachio, green kernel, pistachio, etc. It is similar to ginkgo, cracked and cracked. Ginkgo is different. It is mainly produced in Syria, Iraq, Iran, the southwest of the former Soviet Union and southern Europe.

8. "Persian Blue" hand-painted handicrafts

There is a kind of blue called "Persian Blue", which is the color of the domes of Iranian mosques and the color of mina handicrafts. The fine blue patterns are painted on the vessels and vases one by one by the artist, and are never mass-produced. The mina is the best example of Persian craftsmanship and the most eye-catching interior decoration.

9. Sour preserved fruits

Iranians, especially northern Iranians, are fond of sour fruits. Various fruits and plums can be pickled into extremely sour preserved fruit snacks, and there are countless types. Iranians have eaten it since childhood, and it is also a lingering nostalgia for Iranians living overseas.

10. Bronze crafts

Thousands of years of hand-making in Persia has been passed down to this day, and Iran is a major copper-producing country, so there are many styles of local handmade copper products, ranging from daily use to There are many tableware, cooking utensils, and decorative plates.