MARHABA GULBAHAR: A HEALTHY SUMMER DRINK

Sharbat Gulbahar is for all season refreshing, exhilarant, and nutribe drink with pleasant taste. In summer just a sip provides satisfaction in intense thirst, humidity, restlessness and hot flush. Classic taste of all lifestyles, refreshment or real fun nothing is like Gulbahar

Drinking healthy and tasty often seems like an impossibility - till we spot the colourful bottles stocked in the refrigerators for the summer. Marhaba Gulbahar is an ode to everyone’s love for sharbat as it is our summer saviors!

History

Preparation of sherbet for the Sultan Ghiyath al-Din.

A Persian drink by origin, Sharbat, is quite popular in South Asian countries like Pakistan , Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and India. Popularly consumed by Muslims in the yester-years to break their daily fast during Ramadan, Sharbat was brought to subcontinent  in the 16th century by the Mughals.

Traditionally, sharbat was made with candied sugar, water and a spice mix of finely powdered cardamom, cloves, pepper, and camphor. Easy to make and accessible to everyone, these sharbats made it possible for people to consume warm ingredients like pepper and clove in a cooling drink.

Many Shades of Evolving of Sharbat

As it evolved, sharbat was then prepared from fruits or flower petals into a syrup-like form that is usually served by diluting it with chilled water. Generally these sharbats are made from fruit pulps like orange, mango, falsa or with flower petals like rose. Another popular sharbat is from khas or vetiver, which is made from the roots , fruits , flowers and herbs.

In this is real formula of Marhaba Gulbahar which now  most commonly consuming for variety of uses. Gulbahar can also be used as a flavouring for milkshakes, lassi and other yogurt drinks, ice cream or a general dessert topping. However, the most popular remains the straightforward pure sharbat from it as it is quick and easy to make for everyday consumption.

Benefits

At first, the use of sharbat Gulbahar was associated with religious practices but with time, its benefits were realised, especially to deal with high temperatures of the subcontinent. From then, rose and sharbats have become a summer essential - and summer specials for us at Marhaba.Let’s take a look at some of the undeniable health benefits these refreshing coolers have.

  • Cooling properties

Marhaba Gulbahar sharbat reduces stress, anxiety and keeps the mood swings away. It decreases dehydration and excessive thirst.

  • Anti-inflammatory nature

This resolves bloating, acidity and heartburn that can be a common problem during summers.

  • High fiber content

Great for the digestive system, high fibres in rose and Marhaba Gulbahar keep our bowel movements smooth, preventing constipation and bloating.

  • Anti-oxidant extravaganza

This one rules all other benefits as the antioxidants found in Marhaba Gulbahar sherbet, it keeps the skin hydrated and hair healthy. It also helps reduce skin ageing signs while protecting the skin and internal organs from free radical damage found in environmental pollutants.

Additionally, Marhaba Gulbahar sharbat carries a few more health benefits like increasing blood circulation due to the high Iron content and regulating blood pressure with Manganese. The zinc betters the body’s metabolism. One of the most unique properties of Marhaba Gulbahar is its high content of oxalates which help absorb extra calcium in the blood, preventing kidney stones.

Marhaba Gulbahat sharbats are sourced from high quality desi gulab and unique herbs, respectively. All are essential for maintaining our physical and mental health and make for a refreshing drink.

Health Benefits

  • Relieves Dehydration.
  • Improves Hemoglobin.
  • Reduces Fever.
  • Prevents Indigestion.
  • Maintains Cardio Vascular Health.
  • Prevents Nausea & Diarrhea.
  • Antacid.
  • Natural Coolant.

How To Use 

  • Lemon & Marhaba Gulbahar
  • Take a glass of cold water and add 2 teaspoons of Marhaba Gulbahar
  • Add 2 teaspoons of Basil Seeds to the drink.
  • Cut a lemon in half and squeeze it in the drink.
  • Mix well and consume the refreshing drink.

  • Marhaba Gulbahar & Milk

Take one glass of cold milk.

Add 2 teaspoons of Gulbahar to the drink.

Mix well and consume it.

  • Marhaba Gulbahar Pops

Mix Gulbahar in water.

Pour some water into an ice tray.

Freeze the ice tray.

Consume the pops after some time.

  • Marhaba Gulbahar on Vanilla Ice Cream

Take one scoop of vanilla ice cream in a bowl.

Pour some Marhaba Gulbahar over the vanilla ice cream.

Consume the refreshing sweet delight.

FAQs

Can Marhaba Gulbahar be consumed before or after meals?

You can consume Marhaba Gulbahar with water before or after meals whenever suits you.

Can Marhaba Gulbahar be taken on an empty stomach?

Yes, you can consume it on an empty stomach.

Can it be consumed with water?

Yes, it can be consumed with water.