Supermarkets: "Take home a taste of Kenya!" Top 5 Page for this destination Nairobi Shopping Tip by CatherineReichardt

"Travelling is a thirsty business, and it's important to keep properly hydrated" ... or so the self-justification goes!

Tusker is undoubtedly the most famous brand of Kenyan beer - as evidenced by the T shirts and other merchandise bearing its logo - and is a pleasant thirst quencher, and White Cap is another good local option. Both are refreshing when drunk icy cold (don't even consider an alternative!) although I have to say that neither of them will be featuring in our annual 'Beer of the Year' review.

If you develop a taste for these, then it's possible to bring home a taste of Kenya with you if you visit a supermarket or bottle store, although post 9/11 security measures mean that you will have to pack it in your hold luggage.

Otherwise, the range of local produce in supermarkets is relatively unspectacular for those seeking comestible souvenirs to bring home. If you're lucky, you might be able to find a bottle of two of the local Leleshwa wine from the Rift Valley - see my other travel tip - and there are also local brands of tea, coffee and honey.

Theme: Food and Drink