Dez

A sour beverage known for its energizing properties.

General Properties

Appearance

Dez is a watery liquid with a dark reddish-brown color.

Taste

It tastes very sour with a nut-like aroma.

Effects

Dez is known to speed up the heart rate and improve blood circulation. This in turn makes the body feel more energized and improves the ability to focus.

Preparation

Core Recipe

Nuts of the pehodez palm are roasted and crushed to a coarse powder. Said powder is then placed in a fine sieve above a suitable container and boiling water is poured over it.

Variations

To balance out the acidic component, dez is often mixed with tree saps or sweet fruit juices.

Cultural Significance

Serving Conventions

The beverage can be served hot or cold, depending on the weather or simply personal preference. It is usually drunk from wide mugs with a handle that makes hot variants easier to hold.

Type

beverage

Ingredients

roasted nuts of the pehodez tree

Consumed by

Rilsu
Rilanga
Ran-E-Zu