MAKANA IQHILIKA AFRICAN CHILI MEADE 750ML

iQhilika is a unique, fermented honey beverage produced within the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The Xhosa people, as well as the descendants of the Khoi-San group of peoples who inhabit the region, produced the beverage by taking the specially-prepared roots of succulents of the Trichodiadema genus and mixing this with honey, fruits, and/or spices. Sometimes pollen or an extract of bee larvae (similar to 'royal jelly') is added to the brew. This mead is aged over roasted, indigenous African chili peppers which lend a spicy tickle to the palate. Stimulating & bold, this mead is best paired with fried fish dishes, curries, or as an aperitif at dinner parties. It also serves well as an ingredient in many cocktails.