Premium Authentic Tej / Mes Ethiopian & Eritrean Honey Wine (0.75l) – ጠጅ / ሜስ

Elevate your cultural celebrations with Zemen Premium Authentic Tej / Mes (ጠጅ / ሜስ). As one of the world's oldest and most revered fermentations, this traditional honey wine is the undisputed crown jewel of Habesha hospitality. Crafted by hand using time-honored Eritrean and Ethiopian artisanal methods, this exquisite beverage relies entirely on a carefully selected blend of pure, high-quality honey types to deliver its distinctively mild, deeply aromatic flavor profile.

True to its ancient heritage, this natural wine utilizes the subtle bittering properties of Gesho (ጌሾ - African Buckthorn) to perfectly balance the rich sweetness of the honey. The result is a smooth, crisp, and beautifully golden beverage that boasts an 11% alcohol volume. It is the essential centerpiece for traditional holiday feasts, weddings, family reunions, and intimate gatherings around the Mesob.

Time-Honored Artisanal Craft: Handcrafted using authentic, traditional methods passed down through generations, ensuring a completely genuine taste of home.

Premium Honey Varieties: Made strictly from premium, natural honey types, providing a rich, multi-layered floral sweetness that cheap commercial alternatives cannot replicate.

100% Natural Product: Free from artificial flavorings or modern chemical stabilizers. Because it is an unfiltered, living natural product, it may contain a light, authentic sediment that proves its pure origin.

The Spirit of Hospitality: At 11% Vol., it offers the ideal balance of warmth, smooth body, and sophisticated crispness needed to toast life's most meaningful moments.

• Volume: 0.75 Liters (750ml)
• Alcohol Content: 11% Vol.
• Ingredients: Pure Selected Honey, Water, Gesho (ጌሾ).
• Characteristics: Natural product, unfiltered, may contain natural honey sediment (Bodensatz).
• Packaging: Premium, elegant glass bottle designed to preserve flavor notes and clarity.

Care, Freshness & Storage Guide (ጥንቃቄ)

• Storage Environment: Keep the bottle stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and fluctuating temperatures to preserve the delicate honey notes.
• Temperature Serving Tip: While some prefer it at room temperature, chilling the bottle slightly before serving enhances the crisp, refreshing character of the Gesho and makes the honey notes exceptionally smooth.

The Perfect Cultural Pour: For the ultimate, authentic experience, serve this premium Mes chilled in a traditional long-necked glass flask known as a Berelle (ብርሌ). The narrow neck traps the magnificent, floral honey aromas, releasing them beautifully with every sip. This honey wine is the ultimate match for rich, savory Habesha stews like Doro Wot (ዶሮ ወጥ), Kitfo (ክትፎ), or Zigni (ዝግኒ), as the sweet, crisp notes of the wine brilliantly cut through the robust, fiery heat of the Berbere spice.