The Most Popular Traditional Beverages In Ghana

In case you were wondering, Ghana has a vast list of native beverages that you can sample instead of imported or international beverages. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic variations, and as is customary, a couple of them stand out. The most popular traditional beverages in Ghana are listed below.

Lamugin is a fictional character (Chilled Ginger Drink)

Lamugin

Lamugin is a ginger beverage that is served chilled. It's made by combining chopped ginger, lemon, soaking cloves, and water in a blender. The mixed mixture is then drained into a jar or a large bowl if it is a considerable quantity. To taste, add sugar and extra water if necessary. It's great if you serve it cold.

Pito

Pito

Pito is a classic alcoholic drink produced from sorghum or millet that has been fermented. The beer is made in the area. It is popular in Ghana's northern regions. It can be served cold or hot, but most people like it cold. It's traditionally served in calabashes in an open garden or tent among a group of friends. To be honest, I've never seen somebody take pito by themself. It is always done in groups (family or friends) as a means to bond and catch up with old acquaintances.

Nsa-Fufuo Palm Wine (Nsa-Fufuo meaning white alcohol due to the colour content)

Nsa-Fufuo Palm Wine

The most popular drink in Ghana. Palm wine has a relatively low alcohol concentration. You'd never guess it was alcoholic. It's tapped from a fully grown palm tree, and heat is used to speed up the process. The higher the alcoholic content of the sap, the longer it is preserved, however it is mainly sold fresh. It's entirely natural. In West African countries like Cameroon and Nigeria, this beverage is quite popular. Palm wine contains vitamin C, which is beneficial to eye health. It's usually served in a calabash. It's known as koutoukou in Ivory Coast and Oguro in Yoruba Nigeria. It appears to be effective in the treatment of malaria. 'Appearently' is the term.

Akpeteshie

Akpetetsi

Akpeteshie is a popular native alcoholic drink manufactured in Ghana utilizing local methods of distilling sugarcane juice or palm wine, despite the fact that it is not officially advertised. Older customers refer to it as APIO, while younger customers refer to it as Akpet (short for Akpeteshie). It is particularly popular in the northern portion of the country since the materials and labor are less expensive for enterprises who create and sell in huge quantities. It is quite inexpensive to purchase. A TOT costs less than GHC 1.00 [$0.20] at a beer bar or street corner tavern. So, with GH 5.00, you can drink around a quarter of a bottle. Recently, there has been public concern about excessive consumption of akpeteshie and alcoholic beverages in general, since many people in the country have died as a result of EXCESSIVE (about 2 bottles) consumption.

 Asaana Drink

Asaana Drink

Asaana, also known as Ahai in Fante, is a caramelized corn drink made from fermented corn and caramelized sugar. In a large flat dish, a little water is sprayed on the corn, which is then left to sprout for three days. It is then processed into a fine dry dough, and the Asaana is ready after approximately an hour, similar to how porridge is made. The Asaana is then allowed to cool overnight, but most dealers sell it the same day, so they use an ice block to keep it chilly. Dark caramelized sugar is added to finish the Asaana. After scooping out the Asaana, there is a brownish residue that is generally discarded, but in Ghana's central region, it is used to make Twai, a native drink. Asaana is sometimes served with milk in Ghana. Ghana, to be precise. When it comes to food, there is always that "extra" component, which I enjoy. A 500ml tied Asaana costs GH 1.00[$0.20] and has a malty flavor. I'm referring to a super malt beverage. Also, the color palette is similar.

Sobolo/Bissap

Sobolo/Bissap

Bissap, also known as Sobolo or Hibiscus tea, is a famous Ghanaian beverage that is sweet and distinctive in flavor. Bissap is produced with the key ingredients of dried bissap flowers, sugar, and ginger juice. Some vendors add pineapple peels and fruit essence to boost the flavor. Sobolo costs GH 1.00 [$0.20] for a 250ml bottle.

Brukina/Burkina

Brukina/Burkina

Brukina, Ghana's most popular millet smoothie, is a locally created beverage made with locally sourced ingredients and components. This is particularly noticeable in Ghana's northern regions. Around 2008-2013, when merchants began bottling the drink and selling it in traffic, it acquired popularity in various parts of Ghana. Burkina's original name was "Deger" and it came from Burkina Faso. A 500ml bottle of Burkina Faso can be purchased for GH 3.00 [$0.60].

Kenkey made of ice

Kenkey made of ice

A probiotic local smoothie made with kenkey is known as ice kenkey. The kenkey could be Fante or Ga kenkey, one of the two main varieties. For the most part, the former is preferred. The kenkey is crushed or blended into a homogeneous paste with the appropriate amount of water. To taste, sugar and salt are added, and the smoothie is finished with milk. Some people eat it with roasted groundnut, and some vendors mix the roasted groundnut and kenkey together. Hawkers selling the bottled ones are ubiquitous around traffic and bus stops. The price of a 500ml bottle is GH 3.00 [$0.60].

Drinking Solom

This Ghanaian drink is produced from fermented red millet and is famous in Ghana's Volta area.

The somewhat fermented red millet is combined with water and cooked for about 10 minutes before being cooled and sweetened to taste. It's sold chilled, thanks to an ice block.