Tej (from , ; ; ) is a honey wine, like mead, that is brewed and consumed in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has an alcohol content generally ranging from 7 to 11%. It is often home processed and consists of three main ingredients; honey, water and a medicinal shrub called "gesho" (Rhamnus prinoides). Tej is also available commercially to buy in many different types. It is generally consumed during social events such as festivals or weddings, and religious events like Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash). Consequently, tej forms an important part of Ethiopian society and culture and is considered the nati
Key facts
- Drink.name
- Tej
- Drink.image
- ET Amhara asv2018-02 img077 Lake Tana at Bahir Dar.jpg
- Drink.caption
- A berele glass containing unfiltered myes
- Drink.type
- Mead
- Drink.origin
- Ethiopia
- Drink.colour
- Yellow
- Drink.ingredients
- Honey, water, gesho
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