Rainy Season: Try These Five Traditional Drinks

The arrival of the rainy season naturally brings temperatures lower than usual. It's no surprise that the rainy season often leads to a number of illnesses due to the cold weather.

Illnesses such as coughs, fevers, and colds are common during the rainy season. To prevent these illnesses, it's important to maintain a strong immune system, such as by eating nutritious foods.

It's also important to keep your throat moist by drinking warm water regularly. Besides warm water, here's a list of drinks suitable for the rainy season:

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1.Ginger Tea

This traditional drink made from ginger and brown sugar is known to be effective in warming the body and improving blood circulation. This drink is synonymous with the warm combination of ginger and brown sugar.

2.Bandrek

Who doesn't know Bandrek? This West Javanese drink, made with ginger and brown sugar, is a favorite.

This drink is perfect for cold weather like the rainy season. The spices, such as cinnamon and lemongrass, are effective in warming the body.

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3.Bajigur

This drink has a sweet and savory taste with a distinctive spicy aroma. It also serves as a warming drink during cold or rainy weather.

This warm drink, typical of West Java, also uses ginger, brown sugar, and coconut milk, providing a savory and warming taste.

4.STMJ (Milk, Egg, Honey, Ginger)

STMJ is a traditional Indonesian drink made from a mixture of milk, eggs (especially egg yolks), honey, and ginger. This drink is popular for its warming effect and increased stamina.

STMJ is a combination of milk, eggs, honey, and ginger, a traditional herbal drink rich in nutrients. This drink is also effective in warming the body and increasing energy.

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5.Wedang Uwuh

Wedang Uwuh is a traditional Javanese drink rich in spices. The name "uwuh" means "garbage" in Javanese, referring to the messy appearance of the drink's ingredients.

This drink contains a combination of spices such as sappanwood, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. These spices have antioxidant properties and help boost the immune system.