Where to buy Egyptian tea and gift sweets in Hurghada?

Hibiscus tea (karkade) is available at Cleopatra and Red Sea shops, which reportedly have a wide selection. It can also be found in smaller roadside shops and on Sheraton Street, where bargaining may be possible.

Whole-flower hibiscus tea is sold at a private shop past the mosque. Landmarks are a “3 items for the price of 2” sign and a round aquarium; the tea is displayed on a table to the left after entering.

At the Hurghada City Center supermarket, packaged tea costs about EGP 50. It is a convenient option for tea similar to the bagged kind served in local restaurants.

For gifts, look for Dubai-style chocolate, including a beige, ice-cream-flavoured variety, at the Fix Price opposite Hotel 200. Prices there may be higher than at nearby shops.

A shop next to the Fix Price opposite Hotel 200 may sell similar chocolate for around US$2, so compare prices before buying.

Small street shops in Hurghada usually sell loose-leaf mango, date and guava tea. These flavoured blends are popular souvenirs, though their taste is quite distinctive.