In Malaysia, we were surprised by the variety of delicious dishes influenced by Malay, Indian and Chinese cuisines.Little we know, Malaysia also has an amazing culture of unique Malaysian drinks and juices.
1- Teh Tarik – Pulled Tea – The National Drink of Malaysia
Teh Tarik or Malaysian pulled tea, is said to be the National Drink of Malaysia. The tea is consumed universally in the country and unites the Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures.
The first time we saw “Barley” on a juice menu at a local coffee shop, we were surprised and intrigued. We would never have thought of having barley as a juice and that made us immediately curious to try it.
Air Bandung also known as sirap bandung or simply bandung is a famous and popular drink in Malaysia. In addition to Malaysia, this drink is also well-loved in Singapore and Brunei.
When we think of nutmeg, we usually think of the spice and the festive holiday season. Nutmeg juice was another intriguing Malaysian drink we discovered.The juice is light and fruity and tastes nothing like the spice. It is served with ice and is very refreshing.
Water chestnut drink was one of the most refreshing Malaysian drinks we came across. This drink is made from raw Chinese water chestnut, which is actually a vegetable. This vegetable has a brown skin on the outside and a white watery crunchy filling on the inside.