All you need to know about Cashew Feni

If you have ever been to Goa then you must have heard of Feni. It is one of the most exotic drinks that is served at every nook and corner of Goa. So if you are curious to know more about this delicious drink then here’s your chance. This article tries to describe when and how the Feni came into existence in Goa and what’s so special about it.

History

Well let’s start with the beginning. Most people who have tasted Feni are aware of the fact that it is either cashew or coconut Feni. In this article we are focusing on cashew Feni. It has been into existence since many decades. The cashew tree was brought to India and specifically Goa somewhere in the seventeenth century. It is believed that Goa actually started the trade of cashew with French, Portuguese, English, Dutch or Arabs. After the success of trade of Cashew, some genius distilled cashew into an alcohol.

Cashew Feni has a unique and exotic taste. Some people become its fans from the first sip, while others want at least a glass to decipher its taste. No matter how your first experience with the drink is, you’ll surely crave more after some time. The smell of a Feni is similar to a cashew only. So if you have tasted a cashew, you can get a fair idea about the taste of Feni.

Creation

Now let’s have a look at how this amazing drink is created. First of all the cashews are handpicked by the experts. Only the cashews that are ripe and fallen from the tree on their own are considered. Then the cashews are clumped and their juices are extracted. Then the Feni is distilled from cashew wine. The distillation process is long and somewhat tedious but the end result is fantastic. Nothing additional is put in while creating the Feni like favorers, yeasts, colors or aromas which is common while creating other wines.

Most people prefer to drink it neat. But if you are trying it for the first time, it is suggested that you add something in it. The something can be plain water, soda or even a hint of lemon. All these would only enhance the taste of Feni and give you a memorable experience. So what are you waiting for, try on a Feni now to offer a real treat to your taste buds and some relaxing time to your mind.