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Why I Love The Coconut Tree

Discussion in 'Culture and Food' started by Micawber, Mar 10, 2011.

  1. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    The coconut tree is truly amazing. So many useful things come from this plant
    I'm sure there are 42 wonderful things that can either be made or obtained from this tree, but for me there's just 2 that really float my boat and soothe my soul:-

    1. Tuba
    2. Lambanog


    Fresh Tuba is essentially the sap from the unopened coconut flower. When initially collected it is sweet and non-alcoholic. Without any further processing or intervention it will naturally ferment fairly quickly. Within one day and not more than 2 days it will, magically and mysteriously, become an alcoholic drink.
    Truly the drink of the provinces, and the drink of kings, it only requires an effort to climb a tree, 'tap' the sap and keep a watchful eye (or mouth) on the transformation and alcoholic content.

    Usually the Tuba will turn very sour if left much longer than a couple of days. So the key is to drink it fresh. If it's left onger, say 8 to 12 weeks, the Tuba will transform again into a pure and natural organic vinegar. This vinegar is just so pure, it's chemical free, has no additives, flavorings,colorings or preservatives.No E numbers whatsoever.

    But there's more, Lambanog is an alcoholic beverage distilled from the fresh Tuba. This is truly the spirit of the provinces, the drink of the gods, the eau de vie of the Philippines, often called coconut wine or coconut vodka is highly prized and very highly charged.
    Well known amongst it's aficionado's for its potency and high alcohol content, it is usually 80 to 90 proof, but easily available to 160 proof, if desired.

    In all honesty it's really wonderful stuff, the sweetness imparts a fatal attraction and yet, hides it's deadly danger. (Like a woman really):D

    I have many happy memories of my large extended family on the beach at sunset just relaxing and having fun with BBQ, Tuba, Lambanog and me.
    I remember my wife physically restraining me from climbing that tall coconut tree for more Tuba. :boxer:
    All just for fun though to make the family laugh and be happy.:grouphug:

    Anyone here experienced Tuba or Lambanog ?? C'mon share the story
  2. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    i used to climb coconut tree and make my own tuba or bahal and suka hahaha :D
    and we use to make tuba mix with royal orange and egg hmmmm so yummy drink for hang over fellowww:D
  3. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    But how about the nectar of the gods, Lambanog ! :wow:

    Be honest :)
  4. Balot
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    lambanog is form still of tuba but its just bit sour compare to bahal..lambanog is consider proper drinks for drunkards hahaha :) aside from beer and stuff..native drinks if you cant afford so much on Tanduay or beer or whisky:D
    and yes i taste lambanog i use to drink that with my cousin being drunk and have some pulotan :like: ymmmy
  5. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    Like my special Sisig ?? :like:
    Sarap. :wow:
  6. Balot
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    OH YES very tasty or with some pork/fish sinugba mmmmm :) or pork craklings..peanut/mani..adobo but sisig is really superb the best hehehe:D
  7. Kuya
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    Had some fresh Tuba back in Barili, Cebu. Was okay I guess, but did not really taste great. Though I would like to try some next time nice and chilled;)
  8. Balot
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    tuba mix with royal true orange and egg (locally we call it Kinutel) Kuya am sure you will like it
    its a good relief for hang overs:shock::shock::lol::badpc::sick::wow: fellows:D
  9. KeithAngel
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    KeithAngel 2063 Lifetime Member

    "Truly the drink of the provinces, and the drink of kings"

    In the city it tends to be the drink of the gutter;) since you may well end up sleeping there

    Another interesting thing about the coconut is its a deadly killer in Asia claiming more lives than any other single cause bet you didnt know that as well as being the worlds largest and most sef suficient seed

    I like bukko when its very young:wave:
  10. Balot
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    young and smooth soft white skin:) coconut we commonly call it as a "tree of life":like:

    the coconut nut of the coco tree from a cocconut family..a coconut nut is a giant nut but if you eat too much you get very fat (lalalala its a song hahaha) cant rem the exact lyrics though lolz:D
  11. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    No, I don't know about that.
    Can you elucidate?
  12. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    you will be killed if you dont watch you step as you climb on that treeor being drunk by your tuba or lambanog lolz..same with other three in the world if you climb without knowledge and dont being careful you will obviously get fall hehehe:D:shock:
  13. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    I think you've been drinking Tuba Balot. :wave:
  14. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    i dont get drunk if i know i will be climning a tree:D i only climb our guava tree at the back of my bahay kubo house in PH hahaha
  15. KeithAngel
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    KeithAngel 2063 Lifetime Member

    Coco nuts falling of the trees hitting you on the head Peter:like:
  16. Balot
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    Balot Active Member Lifetime Member

    loads has damage there brain when it hits by the coconut nuts :frust:
  17. Micawber
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    Micawber Renowned Lifetime Member

    Oh my gosh, now Keith has been at the Tuba :D

    See how much I trusted your knowledge Keith. :rolleyes:

    BYW Keith, maybe some important is missing from your disclaimer
  18. Balot
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    if you are not lucky if the coconut nut hits you big time on the spot you are dead:erm::shock:
  19. Balot
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    not only that coconut is very dangerous when it hit you in head:oops: one is Durian(normall comes and grow in DavaO) the most powerful fruit as its smeel is very rare lolz..:D
  20. yuna
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    yuna Cat Lover Staff Member

    how come no one is talking about the 'uhog' (excuse me po :eek::oops::D ) of the coconut? that slimy bit is the best! :like::lol:

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