What Is Neera? 6 Things To Know About This Desi Summer Drink

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While travelling on the road in coastal regions, you may have come across this drink.

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It is misty and cloudy in colour and sold on small tthelas.

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If you’ve wondered what it is, we’re here to quell your curiosity.

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It’s called Neera and it’s a delightful desi summer drink.

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It is extracted from palm trees of different kinds.

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It is also thought to be the juice of tadgola or ice apple.

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It has mild alcohol content even when it is freshly made.

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It is extremely susceptible to fermentation at room temperature, & within hours of extraction it turns into toddy with 4% alcohol content.

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It is promoted by the GoI in many parts of the country as a health drink.

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