Amazing African drinks to try
THE continent of Africa is amazing, and so are its drinks! Below, we look at some of the drinks out of Africa that are out of this world. These drinks are popularly consumed throughout Africa.
From beer to wine and many other types of drinks, these drinks are well-known.
Here are a few you should be sure to try.
Chibuku shake shake
ku is a misty beer based on traditional African recipes using maize and/or sorghum, depending on local tastes.
It's a low-alcohol beer sold in cartons and ferments in the package, with alcohol strength increasing from 0.5percent alcohol by volume (ABV) on day one up to 4percent ABV on day five, before expiry.
Given its short shelf life it must be brewed and consumed locally. And what's with the term “shake-shake”? It's derived from the fact that the liquid tends to separate in the carton, so it needs to be shaken before you drink it.
Banana beer
Banana beer is an alcoholic beverage heavily consumed in many parts of East Africa. Known by many names, it's commonly referred to as “urwaga” in Kenya, “kasiksi” in the DRC, “lubisi” in Uganda, and “urwagwa” in Rwanda and Burundi.
East Africa has the highest banana consumption density in the world.
This beer is made from the fermentation of mashed ripe bananas.
The mash is usually mixed with maize, sorghum, or millet flour to provide the yeast that facilitates fermentation. Banana beer is often consumed as an everyday beverage and is a favourite drink during festivals, ceremonies and cultural events.
In terms of alcohol contentm, this beer can range from slightly alcoholic to very alcoholic.
Springbokkies
Sobia
Sobia is an Egyptian traditional drink prepared with rice, coconut milk and sugar, sometimes with cinnamon and cardamom. It's vanilla-flavoured and served cold, with crushed ice.
This African drink is a thick and flavourful meal that falls in between a drink and a dessert.
Maghrebi mint tea
Springbokkies is a sweet drink named Maghrebi mint tea is the generously after the South African national rugby team sweetened combination of green tea and and a popular shooter, named after the fresh spearmint. long-legged buck. The consumption of mint tea is common
When prepared by pouring a layer of in the Maghreb region of North Africa, Amarula over a vibrant peppermint liqueur but it is strongly associated with Morocco. or crème de menthe, it gives the colour of The tea is traditionally prepared in berrad a springbok and a field, and also the jersey teapots, in which the tea is first steeped to of the Springbok team. produce the so-called “spirit” that is saved
It is served in bars and clubs around for later use. The leaves are washed and are the country, especially during the sports then brewed with the addition of the tea water.season.spiritand
Amasi
Amasi is one of my favourites. Translated as “sour milk”, it is one of South Africa's food staples that you can enjoy with “umphokoqo” (crumbled pap). From my understanding and how I saw it being done at home, milk from the cow is put in a skin bag or bucket, where it ferments and acquires a sharp acid taste.
What I love about amasi is that it is very nutritious. It is also a pleasant beverage, especially during warmer weather.
Pinotage
It would be impossible to talk about African beverages of any kind without mentioning South African wine.
A well-known local variety is pinotage, with an aroma that reflects the fruits of the luscious South African land, including notes of rooibos tea and tobacco.
Other varieties of South African wine available worldwide include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, sauvignon blanc and shiraz.—IOL