Besides having a variety of traditional drinks, Indonesia also has traditional drinks that are worth trying. Most Indonesian herbal drinks are made from natural ingredients such as Indonesian spices or fresh fruit.
The resulting combination of these preparations can produce drinks with good properties for the body, a delicious aroma, and taste.
No wonder Indonesian herbal drinks are believed to make the body fitter. Interested in giving it a try? Here are some Indonesian herbal drinks that you should try!
Indonesian Herbal Drink Recommendations
More than quenching your thirst, traditional drinks can also help to keep you fit.
Accordingly, these drinks can warm the body when the weather is colder or even help to refresh the body due to their fruit content.
But, before getting into the list of Indonesian herbal drinks recommendations, make sure you still prioritize drinking quality water. So, don’t forget to always have AQUA Galon at your home.
The reason is, AQUA water has a cold sensation when drunk at room temperature, even though it is not refrigerated. Why so? Because AQUA comes from a protected source, with its natural mineral composition maintained.
AQUA is also 100% pure mountain water with natural mineral content without any added substances, making it suitable as a raw material for making traditional drinks at home.
Well, if you have AQUA Galon ready, now you can take a look at some recommendations for delicious and refreshing traditional drinks. Here’s the full list.
1. Wedang Jahe
Wedang jahe is a specialty drink from Java made from ginger and brown sugar. This drink has many benefits, of which can help warm the body during cold weather.
Wedang jahe is a traditional drink that is easy to make. All you need to do is cut the ginger thinly and boil it for 15–20 minutes. You can enjoy the boiled ginger water after adding sugar or milk as a sweetener, according to your taste.
2. Wedang Uwuh
The next Indonesian herbal drink is wedang uwuh. This drink comes from Imogiri, Yogyakarta. The name wedang uwuh has a unique meaning of “garbage drink”, due to its irregular appearance after being brewed.
Wedang uwuh is a drink made from various spices, such as nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and grated sappan wood.
3. Wedang Ronde
Next up is wedang ronde. Not only does this drink help keep you warm, but it’s also fun to enjoy as it contains balls of glutinous rice flour filled with nuts.
Often, people enjoy wedang ronde with pieces of fresh bread and kolang-kaling. This unique drink originated in the Central Java region and is an adaptation of tang yuan or dongzi, which is a Chinese dish.
4. Bajigur
Like the previous drinks, bajigur also has properties to warm the body. In addition, bajigur can also reduce the risk of cholesterol and help prevent hypertension in the body.
Bajigur is a traditional drink from Sunda, West Java, made from coconut milk and palm sugar. Usually, this drink is often combined with snacks of boiled bananas and boiled peanuts to add to its enjoyment.
5. Sarabba
Sarabba is familiar to Makassar people. This cold-weather drink is a tradition of the Bugis people.
They make this drink from brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass, black pepper, nutmeg, thick coconut milk, and egg yolk. Not only that, local people also often add sweetened condensed milk to it according to their taste.
6. Bandrek
Bandrek is an Indonesian herbal drink that is often consumed to help lower blood pressure in the body and relieve cold symptoms.
This is because bandrek is made from spices that can warm the body, such as ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
To enhance the flavor, some people often mix palm sugar and a little salt into the bandrek drink to make it more delicious.
7. Sekoteng
This drink that you often find on the roadside is a traditional drink from Central Java.
Sekoteng is made from ginger, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pandanus, salt, and cinnamon. Because it contains spice, sekoteng can warm the body, so it is suitable to be enjoyed in cold weather.
As well as warming the body, Sekoteng can also help lower cholesterol levels in the body and reduce nausea during colds.
8. STMJ
Besides being famous for its processed apples, Malang also has an Indonesian herbal drink that many people already know, namely STMJ.
STMJ stands for Milk, Eggs, Honey, and Ginger in Bahasa, which are the basic ingredients of this traditional drink.
STMJ is believed to increase body stamina and is suitable for consumption during cold weather due to its ginger content, which can warm the body.
9. Es Pisang Ijo
Es pisang ijo is a traditional Makassarese drink that is very popular, especially during the fasting month. The traditional drink recipe is made from rice flour, starch, coconut milk, and suji leaf water to make the green banana skin.
The pisang ijo is served with marrow porridge, red syrup, ice cream, shaved ice, and condensed sweetener. Very appetizing, isn’t it?
10. Es Cendol
This last traditional drink can be said to be the prima donna of various circles. Who doesn’t know es cendol? This fresh ice from West Java is perfect for drinking in Indonesia’s tropical weather.
Es cendol is made from hunkwe flour dough derived from green beans and mixed with green food coloring as well.
Es cendol is also often enjoyed with coconut milk, liquid brown sugar, and grated ice. Delicious, refreshing, and sweet, es cendol never fails to please!
These are some popular Indonesian herbal drinks that you can try and make at home. You can buy these drinks when you visit traditional markets. If you don’t want to buy them, you can also make these herbal drinks at home.
But, make sure the raw materials to make the Indonesian herbal drinks you prepare are of good quality. Therefore, you should always have AQUA Galon available at home.
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