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Ais Tingkap Penang, 2, Lebuh Tamil, 10100 George Town, Penang
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Introduction and history
Air Sarbat, a type of drink, has existed for thousands of years in Persia and recorded in the book Canon of Medicine and The Tale of a Thousand and One Nights. In a short while, this drink became popular in India during the reign of the Mughal Empire. In fact, the empire had improved it by drinking with ice from the Himalayan range for a more refreshing effect.
In the early 1900s, the Indians migrated to Malaya in droves, bringing along their food and drink traditions, for one, the air sarbat. It was delicious, capturing the locals’ taste thus it became popular in Penang. A business brand, 3579Ais Tingkap emerged, pioneered by a trader in Lebuh Tamil, George Town since 1919. In hot weather, quenching their thirst, people will happily go for traditional drink air sarbat.
HOW TO MAKE AIR SARBAT
To make it, one needs to put coconut flesh, grape sap, buah kembang semangkok, basil seeds, sarbat root and syrup in it. There are some who prefer lemon and lychee in their air sarbat. The syrup is believed to be able to reduce cough and fever.
Also, those who like drinks cold and less sweet may put ice cubes. The melting ice cubes will reduce the sweetness of the sugar.
Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan : Ais Tingkap resipi turun temurun, https://www.astroawani.com
Ais Tingkap Memikat dengan Aroma dan Rasa yang menggoda, https://jomexplore.io, 1 Oktober 2023
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State JKKN Contact Information
Zurairi bin Hanip
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Pulau Pinang
Kompleks Pustaka Warisan Seni,
Lot No. 2180 Lintang P. Ramlee,
Off Jalan P.Ramlee
10460 PULAU PINANG
04-281 7791 /7792
