In Saudi homes, there are flavors that were never written down, but always recognized.
Scents that were never officially documented, but deeply felt.
Among them, Habaq—known as Saudi wild mint—stands out as one of the most emotionally resonant herbs.
Not just as an ingredient, but as a ritual, a presence, a feeling.
Habaq (Saudi wild mint) is more than a green leaf to be steeped in hot water.
It is the breath of the home, the scent of a gathering, and a quiet expression of care.
If tea is the daily companion in Saudi culture, then Habaq tea is what you prepare when you want to say—without words—“You belong here.”
What is Habaq Tea? And How Did It Become a Blend?
Habaq is an aromatic herb with soft green leaves that release a distinct fragrance the moment they’re touched.
But in Saudi Arabia, it’s far more than a plant.
It’s part of a vivid domestic scene:
A mother tending Habaq in the courtyard,
A grandmother preserving it in a damp cloth inside the fridge,
– A living room where tiny tea cups are passed around, carrying a scent that transports you back—without warning—to somewhere comforting.
Habaq tea wasn’t “invented.”
It naturally evolved from the Saudi palate’s interaction with herbs and hospitality.
When people began adding Habaq to black tea, they weren’t just adjusting the flavor—they were enhancing the atmosphere.
The herb softened the edge of the tea and filled the room with a gentle, inviting fragrance.
More Than Tea… It’s a Whole Scene
Imagine being a guest in a Saudi home.
After greetings and warm welcomes, tea is prepared.
But it’s not just the scent of tea leaves that greets you—it’s Habaq.
Fresh leaves picked from a pot, or dried with care, added at just the right moment.
The room shifts.
Steam rises.
Conversations slow down.
In this moment, tea is not just a drink being served—it’s a setting being created.
And Habaq is not a garnish—it’s a central character.
The Cultural Meaning of Habaq Tea in Saudi Arabia
Not every tea in Saudi culture is prepared the same way.
There’s tea for formal visits, tea for late nights, tea after meals…
But Habaq tea holds a special place:
It’s the tea of closeness.
It’s served when the guest is familiar, the conversation unguarded, and the setting relaxed.
It doesn’t try to impress—it comforts.
It’s not loud—but it leaves an impression.
This blend isn’t just a flavor—it’s a social experience.
Every sip speaks of hospitality, of familiarity, of the soft care embedded in Saudi gatherings.
Between Heritage and Modern Taste
When we reintroduced Habaq Tea – The Saudi Blend, we weren’t inventing something new.
We were reviving something essential—translating an old beauty into a language that resonates today.
Each batch is crafted from fine black tea and balanced with aromatic Habaq leaves.
The result is a smooth, dignified blend:
Neither overpowering nor plain—
just right, like a memory that returns gently.
This tea isn’t limited to Saudis.
It’s an invitation—
for anyone who wants to understand Saudi culture not through words, but through taste.
To drink what we drink, smell what we smell, and feel a moment as we feel it.
A Message from Habaq: Tea Is More Than Taste
In the end, Habaq tea is not remembered by its ingredients alone—
but by its afterglow.
By the calm it brings, the warmth it leaves, and the subtle way it makes you feel…
as if you’re home, even if you’re not.
This blend is not just a product.
It is a bridge between heritage and taste,
between old houses and modern tables,
between us—and those who wish to understand us…
cup by cup.