Egyptians tend to wash down these libations with Black tea. Non-Muslims also enjoy the fine local wines and beer, whose origins are actually Egyptian. Ever since the 3rd dynasty drinking it while eating Bread was considered a good omen.

• 埃及人习惯用红茶解酒。非穆斯林也能享用当地美味的葡萄酒和啤酒,其实它们就原产于埃及。早在第三王朝,喝酒吃面包被视为是吉兆。