— a traditional Peruvian smoothie made from blended frogs, honey, and herbs. In the highlands of Peru, locals drink something truly extreme. They call it frog juice or “jugo de rana” in Spanish. This is not your average morning smoothie. Makers blend live frogs with honey, herbs, and sometimes maca root. Many locals believe this … Read more
— the golden murky beer of the Andes. Chicha de Jora — the chewed corn beer — is one of Peru’s most ancient and shocking beverages. Modern beer uses cultivated yeast, but this traditional Andean drink relies on human saliva as the fermentation starter. People call it “chicha de jora” (made from yellow jora corn). … Read more
Traditional Tibetan yak butter tea (Po Cha) served in a wooden bowl with a traditional butter churn. High in the thin air of the Himalayan plateau, a unique beverage is the cornerstone of daily life. Yak Butter Tea (Po Cha in Tibetan) is not your typical cup of tea. It’s a rich, savory, salty, and … Read more
Snake wine (Rượu Rắn) — a traditional Vietnamese rice wine infused with whole snakes. In the realm of extreme beverages, few are as visually striking or shrouded in legend as Vietnam’s Snake Wine (Rượu Rắn). Instantly recognizable by the whole snake coiled ominously inside the bottle, this potent spirit is more than just a drink … Read more
Kopi Luwak — the world’s most expensive coffee, processed through the digestive tract of the Asian palm civet. In the lush tropical forests of Indonesia, a unique and expensive process happens in the dark. Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is coffee that has gone through a strange journey. The Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) eats the … Read more
