Wedang Uwuh

Visited to Yogyakarta, it's not complete if you have not tasted the drink called ‘wedang’ (a kind of drink which contains well blended herbs in hot water), that named wedang uwuh. In the Java language, uwuh means garbage. Garbage is derived from the dried leaves that fall from trees. It is said, the leaves taken from trees in the tomb of King Imogiri complex. Dried leaves then are formulated and brewed.

One of the wedang uwuh producens opening wedang store at Imogiri road (opposite to Imogiri BPD Office) of Bantul, Yogyakarta.
Wedang uwuh already formulated, packaged in small bags. It is same way as we brew to some tea. Wedang brewed in hot water until the color red mixture.
The composition of each pack wedang uwuh consists of ginger, lump sugar, clove leaf, lemon grass, and etc. All materials must be dry .
Wedang uwuh have good efficacies for body health, examples to keep warm, prevent colds, smooth throat, and thin mucus.
But you should not underestimate of what favor taste is. Although it have good efficacious as medication, however wedang uwuh have a good taste and feel warm. Just try it.