Description
A highly sacred, noble-aroma drink diluting syrup made from the extract of 'Sandalwood (Chandan)'—used in premium incense and Ayurveda—with water or milk.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chandan syrup(Edible sandalwood extract)
- Water(or Milk)
- Ice
Instructions
- Soak edible sandalwood (Chandan) powder in water overnight to extract aroma, simmer with sugar until thickened to make special Chandan syrup (*using commercial syrup is common).
- Put
- tbsp of Chandan syrup in a glass.
- Pour plenty of ice and cold water (or cold milk), stir well to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable due to unique sandalwood aroma)
Pairing
Before meditation、Refreshment after spicy meals
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Chandan (sandalwood)' is the most sacred tree in Hinduism, used for Tilak (marks) applied to foreheads. The idea to 'drink' it is Ayurveda's 'ultimate body cooling method', a magic liquid calming the mind.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Close your eyes, bring your nose close to the glass, inhale the deep woody sandalwood aroma filling your lungs as if in a temple, then drink!
Allergen
Dairy (only if mixed with milk)