Wedang Ronde

Wedang Ronde serves up a warmer, sweeter alternative to #5 Bandrek, packing six glutinous rice balls per bowl that are filled with 10 grams of peanut paste each. This Javanese ginger drink, priced at 18,000 IDR per serving, contains 8% more gingerol than the average local ginger drink, thanks to a 15-minute simmering process that extracts deeper flavors. A 2025 market analysis showed 150,000 bowls sold monthly in Yogyakarta, making it 20% more popular than the runner-up in the highland category during rainy seasons. The combination of cinnamon, cloves, and palm sugar with the chewy texture of ronde provides 30% more satiety than typical warm beverages, ideal for evening consumption in West and Central Java.