Kǒnglóng Drinks

The drinks of the Kǒnglóng are as varied as their people.

Brewed from a brown bean, this rich and thick drink is served and indulged in around the colder times, or when one feels need of comfort.¹⁾ Both sweet and spicy, from additives like chili spices, this drink coats the mouth and allowed the drinker to experience the total taste of it.

There are many varieties of Tsainy²⁾, just about any plant that can be dried and then steeped with hot water has it's own drink. The main types are Black, White, Green, and Herbal. They are served normally hot, sometimes with sweetener, some can be enjoyed cold if the drinker prefers it.

Khar nerekh³⁾⁴⁾ is a dark hot drink, that is served with the option of sweetener, though some add a bit of blood or coconut milk to help mild out the drink. It is mainly drunk in the mornings, though some drink it through out the day as if they were addicted to the contents.

Xuè chá⁵⁾ is usually made from diluted blood of game or any other race that is in opposition to the Kǒnglóng. This is a special drink that is made only during special occasions like rights of passage or marriage ceremonies. It is meant to make the ones who drink it stronger in their bonds with either the community or each other.

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Made with fruit or berry juices, Pào pào yǐn⁶⁾ adds more sugars and is caffeinated. These are used as a general drink or as energy drinks. The most common are ones made from Oranges, and other citric fruits. Though there are others made from Berries that make for a darker flavors and sweeter drinks. There are some that use Khar Nerekh or Tsainy for the caffeine.

Just about any fruit, vegetable, or berry can be made into Sok⁷⁾, but most prefer the following:

• Orange Sok
• Apple Sok
• Strawberry Banana Sok (Which can be combined with the others above to make a smoothie)
• Coconut Sok
• Tomato Sok
• Boysenberry Sok
• Mixed Berry Sok (blend of favorite berries, though usually Blueberry, Blackberry and Strawberry)
• Carrot Sok
• Mixed Sok of various fruits and vegetables (a good way to ensure kids get enough of both!)
• Lemon Sok would be mixed with sweeter and water to make Lemonade

Liquor of the Kǒnglóng are as varied as they are strong.

This beer⁸⁾ is served at most meals, though usually drunk in the evening with dinner or a deserts.

This drink of Mài yá píjiǔ⁹⁾, is made to be served at lunch or dinners. Though it is also consumed after shift hours. It comes in a few different types, ranging from dark to light, amber colored liquids.

This sweet wine¹⁰⁾ is served at any time that one would like a drink that isn't all that alcoholic. Being fairly weak,¹¹⁾ it is a drink that is allowed to youths.

This thick white drink¹²⁾ is made from coconut milk that had been fermented and then condensed. It is served in special shallow small bowls.

This drink ^{13) 14)} is fermented from honey and water, though some brews add spices and seasonings that help change the flavor. This drink can be drank cold, room temp, or even hot.

A golden amber color gives this drink¹⁵⁾ a distinctive look. It is brewed from sugars and grains, then after distillation it is placed in a wooded cask and aged for numerous years.

This clear sprite^{16) 17)} Is first fermented out of tubers then distilled, it is used to mix with many different types of juices to create mixed drinks. Though mixed drinks is the most common way to drink it, those who like the straight flavor drink it straight up.

Xiānrénzhǎng jiǔ ^{18) 19)} is created by fermenting parts of a low water resourced plant. It is normally imbibed via small shot glasses with a slice of citrus fruit and salt.

This Liqueur²⁰⁾ is made by distilling a mead that was fermented with a berry. It is served in small glasses and sipped over time.