Tabriz Souvenirs

Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

20 Persian Sweet & Food Gifts From Tabriz Iran

What are good souvenirs from Tabriz Iran? Tabriz is the capital of Eastern Azerbaijan province of Iran in the northwest of Iran. It is an extremely diverse city with rich traditions, historic monuments, beautiful villages in its around, delicious foods and desserts and high quality handicrafts. One of the most enjoyable parts of a trip is when you visit the colorful shops of the city to buy the best souvenirs. Tabriz is famous for its precious carpets, dried nuts and delicious sweets like Baklava and Qurabiya. The carpets of Tabriz are famous all over the world and Tabriz is selected as world city for carpet weaving by WCC. Leather shoes and bags of this city are also so popular in Iran and other countries. A list of souvenirs to buy from Tabriz is here.

Persian Baklava Pastry | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Baklava Pastry

Tabriz Baklava Pastry

Baklava is one of the traditional sweets of Central Asia, which is popular in different cities of Iran. In Tabriz, Turkish-style baklava is made which is known as Istanbul baklava. it is cooked in pistachio, almond and coconut flavors and has different square, rhombic and tubular shapes. The ingredients of baklava are sugar, eggs, cardamom, flour, pistachios and walnuts. This baklava is very sweet and delicious. It is one of the most popular desserts in Tabriz.

Persian Nougat Toffee | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Nougat Toffee

Tabriz Nougat Toffee

Nougat (Nougat, Noqa, Loka, Luca) which originated in Mediterranean countries, is a delicious souvenir from Tabriz, with a fragrance smell and pleasant taste. It is very similar to Gaz of Isfahan. There are some types of nougat in Tabriz sweet shops: hazelnut, pistachio, vanilla, chocolate and walnut nougat. It is primarily from whipping egg whites, sugar, nuts (usually almonds, walnuts, pistachios or hazelnuts) and honey together. Because of its beautiful appearance, it is often bought as an Iranian souvenir for gifts to foreign friends.

Persian Eris Toffee | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Eris Toffee

Tabriz Eris Toffee

Eris sweet is one of the delicious sweets of Tabriz, which at first glance reminds one of toffee. Milk, sugar, cocoa and pistachio slices are used to prepare Eris sweets.

Persian Sesame Sweet | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Sesame Sweet

Tabriz Sesame Sweet

One of the popular and famous sweets of Tabriz is the sesame sweet, which has a high nutritional value due to the presence of sesame in it. This sweet is prepared from egg yolk, sugar and sesame and has a special place during celebrations, parties and night parties.

Persian Lovuez Sweet | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Lovuez Sweet

Tabriz Lovuez Sweet

Lovuez (Loz, Lowz) is one of the delicious sweets of Tabriz, which is also cooked in Yazd. Tabriz Lovuez is made from crushed pistachios, brewed saffron, powdered sugar, almonds, water and sugar. According to the claim of the people of Tabriz, Tabriz Lovuez have the best taste among the Lovuez produced in different cities of Iran and are one of the most popular souvenirs of this city.

Persian Qurabiya Cookie | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Qurabiya Cookie

Tabriz Qurabiya Cookie

Qurabiya (Qorabieh, Qarabieh, Gharabieh) cookie is an Iranian shortbread-type biscuit usually baked in Zanjan, Qazvin and Tabriz cities of Iran. It originated in 7th century, shortly after the use of sugar became relatively common in the Persia. This traditional cookie is made by grinding almond nuts, blending them with egg whites, vanilla, sugar and flour. It is presented in the sweet shops in various types such as walnuts, pistachio, almonds and coconut.

Persian Latife Cookie | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Latife Cookie

Tabriz Latife Cookie

Tabriz Latifah Sweet is a very delicious creamy sweet. It has a crispy pastry and a soft and tender core, and some cream is poured in the middle of the two pieces. The creamy part of Latifah is usually decorated with some pistachio powder. You can even dip half of the cake in melted chocolate and then sprinkle pistachio powder on it. Making Latifah Tabrizi sweets is a bit difficult because it requires precision and speed. The main ingredients of sweets are white flour, corn starch, eggs, cream and sugar. This sweet is very delicious with tea.

Persian Rahat-olqom | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Rahat-olqom

Tabriz Rahat-olqom Toffee

Rahat-olqom is one of the most delicious and special sweets that has many fans all over Iran. This sweet, which is one of the most famous souvenirs of Tabriz, originally belongs to Turkey. Rahat-olqom in Tabriz is also prepared in Turkish style and has other names such as Laqoum and Lakoum. A combination of starch, rose water, sugar, water, flour and butter is used to prepare this sweet.

Persian Chorotmeh Toffee | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Chorotmeh Toffee

Tabriz Chorotmeh Toffee

Churotmeh is one of the souvenirs of Tabriz city, which is very similar to Tabriz Eris. The difference between Eris and Churotme is in their texture, that the texture of Eris is a little softer than Churotme. Churotmeh is usually supplied in square shapes and has a milky-brown color. Its cocoa flavor is also dark brown. Currently, this sweet is hard to find in Tabriz and is one of the rare souvenirs. To prepare Churotmeh, either go to local producers in the corridors of Tabriz bazaar or prepare it yourself in the kitchen.

Persian Pich Angoshti Sweet | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Pich Angoshti Sweet

Tabriz Pich Angoshti Sweet

Pich Angoshti Sweet is one of Tabriz's delicious sweets, which is mostly prepared during Nowruz Eid to entertain guests. Egg yolks, chopped walnuts, vanilla, powdered sugar and pistachios are used to cook this cake. If you are traveling to Tabriz, don't forget to buy Pich Angoshti Sweet as a Tabriz souvenir.

Persian Reshteh Khotayi | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Reshteh Khotayi

Tabriz Reshteh Khotayi

Reshteh Khotayi sweets are usually cooked in the month of Ramadan. Noodles, butter, and powdered sugar are the main ingredients for preparing Reshteh Khotayi, which are mixed with ginger, cinnamon, rosemary powder, and rose water to give it flavor. There are walnuts and pistachios in this sweet, which adds to its nutritional value.

Persian Halva Flax Seed | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Halva Flax Seed

Tabriz Halva Flax Seed

Flax halva is a kind of dark colored halva, which is produced from an oily seed called black flax. This oil seed can be obtained from the attars of the city. This halwa is very special and warm.

Iran Souvenirs- Sahand Honey

Sahand Honey

Sahand honey is one of the souvenirs of Tabriz, which is prepared and produced by the beekeepers of Maragheh city. Since the bees feed on the natural flowers of the mountains in this region, the honey produced in this region has a special taste.

Persian Dried Nuts | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Dried Nuts

Tabriz Dried Nuts

One of the most famous souvenirs of Tabriz is nuts, which are very popular among Tabrizians themselves. The per capita consumption of nuts in Tabriz is high and it has been a constant part of ceremonies and celebrations since ancient times. Tabriz nuts are of very high quality and in addition to Iranian tourists who buy them as Tabriz souvenirs, they are also famous in European Union countries, Turkey, India and Pakistan, and are exported to these destinations every year. Tabriz produces a variety of dried fruits due to its favorable climate. Peaches, apricots, plums, grapes, etc. are produced in the surrounding cities of Tabriz, which are dried by both industrial and traditional methods.

Persian Liqvan Cheese | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Liqvan Cheese

Tabriz Liqvan Cheese

One of the most wonderful souvenirs of Tabriz is Liqvan cheese. The good climate of Tabriz has made suitable pastures and meadows for raising livestock in the valleys of Liqvan, and the people of that area produce all kinds of dairy products and cheese. The taste of Liqvan cheese is very pleasant.

Persian Special Bread | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Special Bread

Tabriz Special Bread

Tabriz oil bread is one of the delicious Iranian breads that has many fans in Ramadan. In Turkish, this bread is called yagli chorak and yagli koke. Ashley Koke is another oil bread of Tabriz, which is also popular.

Persian Rose Jam | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Rose Jam

Tabriz Rose Jam

Rose jam is one of the authentic Iranian jams, whose origin goes back to Tabriz. Delicious, colorful and useful jam that can be prepared with both fresh and dried flower leaves. To prepare this jam, the bitterness of flower leaves must be taken, although the flowers of the mountainous regions of Azerbaijan are not as bitter as the flowers of Kashan. Keep in mind that the rose flower has two colors, pink and red, and it is better to use the pink rose flower jam, because red rose flower is more bitter than pink rose flower.

Persian Noghl Candy | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Noghl Candy

Tabriz Noghl Candy

Noghl is one of the snacks that are prepared in different sizes and flavors and is usually eaten with tea instead of sugar. In Iran, according to a long-standing tradition, in wedding ceremonies, Noghl is sprinkled on the heads of the bride and groom, and Noghl is a sign of joy and happiness. Tabrizi noghl, like Yazdi noghl and Mashhad noghl, is offered in many different flavors and aromas. Pussy noghl, coriander noghl, cherry noghl, walnut noghl and pistachio noghl, with the aromas of jasmine, vanilla, saffron and mint are among the types of Tabriz noghls. Ingredients such as sugar, cream of tartar, vanilla, rose water, edible nuts, musk willow sweat, saffron, rose, cinnamon, cocoa, cherry extract, and coriander seeds are used to prepare different types of noghls.

Persian Rosary Chocolate | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Rosary Chocolate

Tabriz Rosary Chocolate

Rosary Chocolate or Chocolate Tasbihi is one of the most popular souvenirs of Tabriz, which has many fans with its unique taste. The pieces of this chocolate are connected which is why it is known as rosary chocolate. On the other hand, the two colors of white and brown have given a special charm to this chocolate. Ingredients for this chocolate are sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, milk, glucose, vanilla and butter, but sometimes cocoa powder is also used in it. It is usually eaten with tea instead of sugar. It is sweet with a dry texture that is easily portable.

Persian Garden Products | Tabriz Sweet & Food Souvenirs

Iran Souvenirs- Tabriz Garden Products

Tabriz Garden Products

The main garden products of Tabriz include apples, grapes, apricots, almonds and walnuts. Apricot of Marand and apples of Zunuz are very famous.