Quenching Thirst: Drinks to savour in Assam

Nov29,2023

This beverage, which is simply a fermented rice beer similar to those found in many other states, was made popular by the Ahoms.

Xaj

The Dimasa tribe in the Assamese region of Dima Hasao is known for drinking this famous alcoholic beverage. It is very well-liked by other people as well as the Dimasas.

Judima

This is the customary alcoholic beverage of the Assamese Karbi tribe. This is a traditional recipe that involves brewing cooked rice with a yeast culture called "thap" and extracting the "alcohol" or Hor Arak from the beer.

Hor Alank

This is a rice beer made in Assam by the Boro tribe. Locally, the starting culture used to make Jou is referred to as Angkur. 

Jou bishi/Jumai

This is a very popular home made alcoholic rice beverage unique to the Mising tribe of upper Assam.

Sai-Apong