Bandrek is a traditional hot, sweet and spicy beverage native to Sundanese of West Java, Indonesia.[1] The Sundanese people who live in the cool, highlands consume bandrek to warm themselves at night and during cold weather.

Bandrek

Bandrek in Bandung with bits of young coconut
Course	Beverage
Place of origin	Indonesia
Region or state	West Java
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Ginger, palm sugar, cinnamon, spices, condensed milk
Media: Bandrek

This hot beverage is made of a mixture of ginger water, palm sugar and cinnamon.[1] Other ingredients such as, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, lemongrass, and a small amount of black pepper are sometimes added.[2] Milk can also be added to the mix, depending on one's taste. Sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk is commonly used for this purpose.

It is believed that bandrek has a healing effect on minor health problems, such as sore throat.^{[citation needed]}

Variations

Sometimes pieces of young coconut flesh are added as well. The latest variant includes pieces of durian placed into the bandrek.[2]

See also

• Bajigur
• Masala chai
• List of hot beverages
• List of Indonesian beverages
• Wedang Jahe

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