Traditional Susa Drink Vendors See Surge in Demand During Baghdad Protests

Vendors of the traditional Susa beverage are experiencing a significant increase in demand during summer months and public demonstrations in Baghdad. Sellers dress in traditional Baghdadi attire and use copper vessels to serve the natural drink to crowds. Protesters frequently seek the beverage to soothe their throats after chanting, leading to a rapid increase in sales volume. During protests, copper pitchers that typically last eight hours are often depleted within thirty minutes. Customers prefer the drink for its natural ingredients and cooling properties.