The Honey-derived Wine That Inspired the Term "Honeymoon" in Greek Mythology: Do You Know About Mead?

2025.01.06 published

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Have you heard of mead?

Mead is the Japanese term for honey wine. It is an alcoholic beverage made from honey, created by fermenting a mixture of honey and water.

(It is also called honey wine.)

The history of honey wine is deep, predating the production of wine from grapes or beer from hops. It is said to have been made since the Paleolithic era (over 14,000 years ago!) and was consumed as an alcoholic beverage even back then.

It is often referred to as the oldest form of alcohol.

Honey has strong preservative properties, which is why it was considered a "sacred substance that governs regeneration." (It doesn't spoil, can get you drunk, and is said to invigorate you...🐝)

Therefore, it is also said to be the origin of medical terms (like medical and medicine). Isn't that amazing...?

Mead also appears in the Hindu scriptures of India, and it is believed that the Roman hero Caesar drank mead.

It is also the source of the name of the princess Medea in Greek mythology.

Some might think of honey wine as sweet, but that isn't necessarily the case.

Just like regular wine, there are sweet varieties as well as refreshing ones and even dry varieties; however, it is more common to find the refreshing type.

Drinks for the Honeymoon 🥂

Mead is said to be the origin of the word honeymoon.

Honeymoon literally translates to "honey month," doesn't it?🐝🌕

In ancient times, newlyweds would drink mead made from honey every day for the first month, leading to the term "honey month" and eventually the term "Honeymoon."

Drinking mead every day was meant to wish for the prosperity of their descendants, and during that month, relatives would join in the celebration, and there was a custom of everyone drinking mead together.

(Especially among the Germanic people in Europe)

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✅ Perfect for celebrating together

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✅ For friends' wedding gifts

If you're choosing alcohol, mead is just right.

Here are some recommended drinks. ⬇️

<Recommended Mead ①>

Mead from a meadery that specializes in honey alcohol.

The label looks like a piece of art and is stylish.

The box is stylish too. 💛

<Recommended Mead ②>

This is a sweet and popular mead. It's recommended for those who aren’t fond of alcohol but want to try mead!

Price: 3,839 yen

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<Recommended Mead ③>

Speaking of honey, bear. This German mead features a cute bottle shaped like a honeycomb with a bear on the label.

The honey flavor is predominant, making it interesting. 🍯

Price: 1,958 yen

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The Oldest Alcoholic Beverage, Mead 🍯🍾

A honey-based drink that was enjoyed by Caesar and Cleopatra.

With ties to the origins of the word honeymoon and even medical terminology, it’s truly a remarkable wine that gives off a sense of being the "source of all."

In modern times, it's quite rare; while there may be some wine specialty stores that carry it, it is almost nowhere to be found at liquor stores or drugstores.

If you haven't tried it yet, please consider ordering some and tasting it! 💛