Berele / ብርሌ

Raise a toast to thousands of years of royal heritage with our Authentic Traditional Tej Honey Wine Glass Flask (Berele / ብርሌ). Specifically engineered centuries ago exclusively for the consumption of Tej (ጠጅ)—the legendary, effervescent East African honey wine mead—the Berele is one of the most culturally iconic drinking vessels in the world. Featuring a distinct, scientific-style silhouette with a wide, bulbous rounded base and an elongated, narrow neck, this flask is an absolute must-have for holidays, weddings, family feasts, or weekend social gatherings.

Authentic Cultural Silhouette: The exact flask shape used for generations in traditional Tej Bets (honey wine houses) across the highlands.

Smart Heritage Design: The iconic elongated narrow neck was historically designed to keep dust and insects out of the sweet honey wine during outdoor celebrations, while allowing you to comfortably cover the top with your thumb between sips.

Brilliant Clarity: Crafted from clear, heavy-duty glass that showcases the beautiful, unfiltered golden-yellow hues of your premium honey mead.

The Perfect Heritage Gift: An outstanding conversation piece and non-duplicated cultural gift for housewarmings, weddings, or cultural enthusiasts.

Handwash Recommended: To protect the structural integrity and clear shine of the glass, handwash only using a narrow bottle brush, warm water, and mild dish soap. Do not place inside an automated dishwasher. Allow to air-dry upside down on a clean drying rack.

The Royal Honey Wine Feast: When celebrating holidays like Enkutatash (New Year) or hosting a festive dinner party, fill a traditional clay pitcher with chilled, homemade honey wine. Pour the bright golden beverage directly into these authentic clear Berele flasks and hand them to your guests. For the perfect aesthetic pairing, set them on your table right next to your hand-woven Agelgil bread basket and smoking incense burner. Drinking from a Berele instantly elevates the atmosphere, turning a simple dinner into a memorable, elite cultural celebration!