Jacaylbaro Posted January 12, 2008 Bored of Bordeaux? Ethiopian to launch Khat "wine" ADDIS ABABA, 09 Jan. 2008 (Reuters)-- An Ethiopian scientist is preparing to launch a new tipple for those looking for a twist on the usual glass of the grape -- "wine" made from khat. Instead of grapes, Eyasu Haile Selassie has been making wine from khat leaf, which is widely chewed throughout East Africa and the Middle East for its narcotic effect. "Khat wine is just as good as any wine produced from grapes and has been well-received by wine drinkers," Eyasu, who said he had sent out 500 tester bottles to consumers, told reporters. Also a medical doctor, Eyasu has registered the beverage with the country's Quality and Standard Authority and plans to start commercial production as soon as possible. But for those hoping the wine will replicate the stimulating buzz of khat leaf, Eyasu was quick to say the drink was purely alcoholic and studies showed that khat leaves lost their amphetamine qualities within 48 hours of harvest. Khat is one of Ethiopia's major exports, generating up to $100 million in 2007/08. HALKAN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaabka-Yaabkiis Posted January 12, 2008 Denbi miyey noqon hadi la cabo markaaa.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baluug Posted January 12, 2008 Khat tastes bad enough when you chew it, who the hell would want to drink it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 12, 2008 Walee maantuun baa soomaali loo yaabaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaabka-Yaabkiis Posted January 12, 2008 and i hope it will be consumed much in Hargeysa or Somaliland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted January 12, 2008 Innovative idea, JC, have u tried? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 12, 2008 I never tried the Khat let alone a wine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Nomadique- Posted January 12, 2008 May I remind you folks... Eyasu was quick to say the drink was purely alcoholic and studies showed that khat leaves lost their amphetamine qualities within 48 hours of harvest. Nothing Khat-like about it i'm afraid and nothing any committed Muslim would likely try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted January 12, 2008 Dabodhilif Juice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabriye amp co. Posted January 12, 2008 I wouldn't expect an alcoholic drink to do well in terms of sales in the horn of africa weither its made with Qaat or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GM Posted January 13, 2008 i hear also they want to produce khat juice in ethiopia to be sold all across khat consuming countries. you will soon find blended khat juices marketted as energy drink like the V drink in a store near you soon. Innovative or not the debate on this one has already began with some people advocting for the drink version of khat as having less social and health issues from the traditional leave chewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted January 13, 2008 imagine where that 100 mil mostly comes from... u guess it right! from somalis buying this useless piece of shyte. time to quit it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer Posted January 15, 2008 khat n wine is good 4 u and gives you energy at night like an electric shock :eek: :confused: :eek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nephissa Posted January 15, 2008 a warm glass of khat juice. hmmm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
