Drink
Tej (Honey Wine)

Tej (Honey Wine)

Ethiopia

20Minutes
HardLevel
10Serves
8Steps
About

Ethiopia's celebrated golden honey wine, fermented with bitter gesho twigs and traditionally served in a rounded flask called a berele.

Equipment
  • Large jar or crock
  • Cloth cover
  • Spoon
  • Strainer
Ingredients
Raw honey3 cups
Water9 cups
Gesho (dried twigs or powder)½ cup

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