* ~*~*~ KA LA NA ~*~*~
* Made from the grapes of the Ka-la-na plants brought in from the
finest suppliers at the City of Ar. It is a strong, dry, sweet, wine that can be served to You in any temperature You prefer.
*
Many Gorean Hosts offer both white and red ka-la-na served to You in elegant wooden goblets. (white ka-la-na is an onlineism,
it was never mentioned in the books)
* For Your safety, in many channels it is NEVER served in silver, even if You should
bring Your own goblet of silver with You.
* ~*~*~BLACKWINE~*~*~
* Similar to Earth's coffee, blackwine is a rich, aromatic, hot drink.
As with strong Earth coffee, it is strong, thick, and bitter. Beans harvested from the mountains of Thentis are roasted, then
ground and stored for use. Blackwine can be served "first slave" - with white and yellow sugars, and/or bosk milk: or as "second
slave" - served plain.
* ~*~*~PAGA~*~*~
* This grain based, distilled hard liquor is served
in temperatures from cold to very hot in the finest of footed wooden bowls. It's strong beer-like aroma foretells of its deep
brewed flavor and quality. Paga is similar to Earth whiskey. Only the best of the Sa-Tarna grains are used to brew this fine
quality drink. comes in a bota
* ~*~*~SUL PAGA~*~*~
* A clear, very strong, lumpy drink brewed
from the sul. It is similar to Earth's vodka. Sul Paga is served warm or hot, as is or strained. Like regular paga, it is
served in footed wooden bowls - filled at the hearth if hot or at Your feet from a bota if warm. Although almost odorless,
it's strength and quality can be tasted and savored by Those who order this drink. (lumps are an onlinism)
*
~*~*~KAL-DA~*~*~
* Hot and spiced, this wine will awaken the taste buds. Made from the best ka la na and
tospit fruits along with spices, and served very hot, this drink brings warmth to the Guest on chilly Gorean nights. Many
channels keep copper kettles full and hot with this drink. It is usually served to You in a footed bowl.
*
~*~*~TEA~*~*~
* Brewed to Your liking, this tea is similar to the pekoe tea found on Urth. It can be served
plain, or with sugars, milk, or cream. Many locations serve this fine quality tea in mugs.
* ~*~*~BAZI TEA~*~*~
*
Brewed from fresh Bazi leaves, this aromatic tea is served hot and heavily sugared in three tiny cups. For more information,
see the ceremony page for the BaziTea Ceremony
* ~*~*~GOREAN ALE~*~*~
* Brewed from the fruits and grains of Torvaldsland and hops imported
from Earth, this beverage is a deep gold in color. It is closer to a honey lager than to an Earth ale or beer. It is served
to You in Your choice of vessels - goblet, tankard, horn or bowl.
* ~*~*~MEAD~*~*~
* Mead
is a fermented honey, water, and spice drink imported from Torvaldsland. It is served in a large animal horn to You. Stored
in a barrel, cask or bota.
* ~*~*~CHOCOLATE~*~*~
* The same as chocolate of Earth, this is
served thick, rich, creamy, and hot. It can be topped with fresh clotted cream (like Earth whipped cream). It is served in
a mug assuring a good quantity of this delicious treat.
* ~*~*~TA-WINE~*~*~
* A deep bodied, white, dry wine made from the Ta-grapes from the Isle
of Cos, it is served in a goblet or tankard at room temperature or warm.
* ~*~*~BOSK MILK~*~*~
* This milk is thick, rich, and sweet. It is gotten from the bosk
- a heavy bovine comprable to the Earth yak. It is served icy cold in a tall goblet. It is also served with blackwine and
tea.
* ~*~*~SPRING WATER~*~*~
* From high in the mountains, this pure, clear spring water
is kept near freezing temperatures to insure its freshness and quality. It can be served alone or with citrus in tall water
goblets. Note: in the desert areas, cool water is more the norm than icy cold waters. Cool water is, however, rarely found
and served in the desert Camps.
* ~*~*~MERLOT WINE~*~*~
* Made from the merlot grapes, it
is the only burgundy wine found on Gor. Served in tall goblets at room temperatures. (never mentioned in the books)
* ~*~*~CITRUS JUICE~*~*~
* Made from the juice of the tospit and other fruits it is a lively
nonalcoholic drink. It is served icy cold and in a tall goblet.
* ~*~*~MULLED KA LA NA~*~*~
* Mulling spices are added to the fine ka-la-na at the INN,
the wine is then heated and served in a footed bowl garnished with ka-la-na fruit or tospit.
* ~*~*~TURIAN WINE~*~*~
* Deep red, thick, syrupy wine served in small wooden goblets. This
wine is so thick You can see a thumbprint on its surface.
* ~*~*~TURIAN LIQUEOR~*~*~
* Considered the best on Gor, this thick, sweet liqueor from
Turia is served in five tiny glasses much like a shot glass. An excellent way to finish a meal or to enjoy anytime.
* ~*~*~RENCE BEER~*~*~
* Full and robust this beer is steeped and fermented from the pith
and crushed seeds of the rence plant. The finest of rence is used - that produced by the rence growers of the Delta of the
Vosk. Served to You in a tankard cold and hearty, You will enjoy this drink.
* ~*~*~SAIAHALAYB~*~*~
* Extremely potent drink, served by the desert peoples. It is made
from the fermented milk of the kaiila, and like the the beast itself packs a powerful "bite"! It is served in wooden bowls,
but can be offered in a variety of vessels. It can be strained and stored in a wooden cask, or strained as poured/served.
If you like your lumps in your saiahalayb, just tell the girl/boy! (not sure if referenced in the books, could be an onlinism)
information researched and received from dagger{`Z}