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BEVERAGES
“Mamak” refers to local Tamil Muslims and is also a term used to denote the restaurants and stalls that are a favourite haunt for Malaysians for their daily drinks.
These include the firm favourite teh tarik, literally “pulled tea”, black tea with condensed milk aerated by pouring from one receptacle to another, cooling it down nicely and giving it a frothy head. Variations of teas also include the teh si special, a three-layer tea with
milk and brown sugar originating from Sarawak, teh-o (without milk) and teh-o kosong (without milk or sugar).
You can also try Malaysia’s very own teas. In Peninsular Malaysia, the cool Cameron Highlands
Teh tarik (pulled tea) is the quintessential Malaysian drink.
is famous for its Cameron and Boh brands, while Sabah’s highlands also produce fine teas.
The abundance of fruits also means that you have the option of enjoying a variety of juices, as well as wonderful thirst quenchers such as soy milk, sugar
Tuak, Sarawak’s potent answer to sake, is now available throughout Malaysia and beyond thanks to these enterprising winemakers.
cane juice, cincau (sarsaparilla with black glass jelly) and coconut juice.
If you’re in Sarawak, try the tuak, a homemade alcoholic drink of fermented rice.
City wine merchants offer a fabulous range of wines and liquors from around the world where connoisseurs can find any tipple their heart desires.