Jagertee
Jagertee is an invigorating drink made by mixing overproof rum into black tea. Served warm, it is typical in the wintery cold parts of Central Europe. Although Jagertee is easily concocted, ready-made mixtures which also contain sugar and spice are sold in shops. Variants of jagertee may include red wine or schnapps, though the basic rum and black tea version is the most popular.[1]
The name Jagertee (or, alternatively, Jagatee or Jägertee) derives from the Austro-Bavarian pronunciation of standard German Jäger "hunter" + Tee "tea". According to EC Regulation 110/2008, Annex III No 32 it is a protected geographical indication reserved for the spirit drink made in Austria.[2] Mixtures are therefore also sold under names like Hüttentee ("hut tea") in Germany or Förstertee ("ranger's tea"). Some rural establishments also serve Wilderertee ("poacher's tea"), which is even stronger. The drink has also been sold under the name of Grog in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Jagertee has become a very popular après-ski drink [1], especially among tourists in the Alps, causing serious accidents if taken avant-ski. The Austrian Stroh rum is often used for mixing, while the brand also produces its own Jagertee variant.
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References
- ^ a b Donhauser, Rose Marie (2007), Little Tea Book, Silverback Books, ISBN 9781596370746
- ^ "Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89". Official Journal on EUR-Lex. EU Publications Office. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
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