Assam, a state in Northeast India, is famous for its tea plantations and rich biodiversity. Apart from that a variety of local drinks are available in Assam

Xaj

Xaj is a traditional Assamese alcoholic drink belonging to Ahom Tribes. It is made from fermented sugarcane juice.

Judima

Judima is a local homemade rice wine that is made from fermented sticky rice. It is a speciality drink of the Dimasa tribe of Assam’s Dima Hasao district.

Apong

Apong also known as “Assamese rice wine,” is a traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. It is an integral part of the life of the ‘Mising’ community people of Assam.

Lau Pani

Lau Pani is a homemade alcoholic drink made from fermented bottle gourd. This is a type of rice beer that is basically brewed by the Ahom tribes in Assam.

Hor Alank

Hor Alank is the traditional alcoholic drink belonging to the Karbi Tribe of Assam. It is made from cooked rice with yeast culture ‘thap’and distilling Hoj Arak alcohol from the beer.

Jou bishi/Jumai

Jou bishi/Jumai is prepared by Boro tribes of Assam. It is also a rice beer.

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