Liquorice vendor: what is the liquorice and why people love it?

Liquorice is one of the most famous drinks in Egypt. The liquorice vendor is well-known in Egyptian folk life for roaming streets and selling his refreshing drink.

The origin of the liquorice is a perennial tree plant that is located in many parts of the world such as Syria, Egypt, Europe and Asia. In the past the ancient Egyptians and the Romans knew this plant and they used it to heal themselves from vomiting and to strengthen their body and their immunity.

The liquorice vendor was a profession famous in the past but it rarely exists now. Seeing the liquorice vendor is like seeing a work of art as he wanders the streets like walking into a festival clicking his golden bowls and cups to make a pleasant tone. The way he holds the large pot of liquorice and the cups in his other hand and pours the refreshing liquorice while dancing is so amusing.

The liquorice vendor is distinguished for his famous tools like the giant glass pot that was made to keep the liquorice juice refreshing all day. He entertains the people by singing and saying famous statements to make the people come and buy this delicious drink. The kids and grown-ups also the rich and poor all love to drink liquorice

If you want to know more about this profession or see the liquorice vendor, you can go to Khan el-Khalili Street in Ramdan and you can find him. Here is a video of the liquorice vendor roaming the streets of Egypt.