Boza
TypeFermented
OriginBalkans/Turkey
About Boza
A thick, sweet fermented drink made from millet, wheat, or rye. Popular in Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, and Albania. Low alcohol, typically under 1%. The texture is smooth and pudding-like. Turkish boza is sweeter, Bulgarian version is more tart. Over 1,000 years of continuous production. Often served with roasted chickpeas.
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