But in Ethiopia, a version of mead called te’j is a familiar household drink, consumed out of long-necked vessels called bereles. The two key ingredients in mead are honey and water: neither Ethiopian water nor honey is economical to import yet. “Ethiopian honey is one of the best honeys in the world,” David said. Instead, David is using ingredients familiar to Tucson: local honey and flavors like hibiscus and prickly pear. David has hopes to distribute te’j to local Ethiopian restaurants, to build partnerships with breweries and wineries in Tucson and across the state.

Source: Ethiopian News May 10, 2023 01:24 UTC