Reviving the Ancient Art of Toddy Tapping

For centuries—perhaps even millennia—palm sap has been harvested across South and Southeast Asia. When freshly collected, this sweet, milky liquid is non-alcoholic, refreshing, and rich in nutrients. But nature acts quickly: within hours, if left unrefrigerated, the sap begins to ferment, transforming into toddy (palm wine) with an alcohol content of up to 4%. Further […]