Drinking Your Way to Wellness: Taiwanese Medicinal Spirit - Taiwan On the Rocks Ep3

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Every year, the Taiwanese people consume more than US$ 274 million worth of medicinal spirit, aiming to drink their way to wellness. From ginseng to deer antler, various ingredients with healing properties are infused into alcohol, which facilitates the human body to absorb the beneficial contents. Among the working class in Taiwan, medicinal spirit holds a special place in their hearts. It is an energy booster, a health supplement and the basis for all construction site cocktails. Follow alcoholic beverage expert Paul Peng Wang and learn more about how the history and style of Taiwanese medicinal spirit.


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Taiwan On the Rocks

"Taiwan on the Rocks" is hosted by renowned beverage expert Peng Wang. Join him as he travels through Taichung, Hualien, Chiayi, Pingtung, and Kinmen, uncovering the rich history and unique brewing techniques of various Taiwanese alcoholic beverages. From beer to rice wine, and from sorghum liquor