Jhun

Jhun is an alcoholic drink commonly associated with the Producers. It is made from a rubbery material found in the Okino tree, found on Rellar. A small rubbery cube will be dissolved in boiling water with the option of adding a spot of the juice of a sweet fruit.

The alcohol in Jhun is fairly weak but will be noticed after a few drinks. For this reason Jhun houses will often be a place for Producers to unwind at the end of a day.

History
The drinking of Jhun dates back to the early settlements of Ijubo. Jhun had an important cultural role across the small continent, being consumed at wedding ceremonies, funerals as well as social events. The drink was something of a luxury due to the time taken to refine the gum into a tasty boiling drink.

With the arrival of the Ijubans on Apa, the drink became popular in the local Kingdoms. Jhun became popular at the houses of the rich, who saw it as a foreign delicacy to be enjoyed by only the most refined. Apans, with their sweet tooth, tended to add fruit juices in order to alter the taste somewhat. This led to the development of varieties of Jhun grown on Apa to suit the different fruits.

Jhun remained popular in Producer society from this early introduction. The alcoholic content makes it a frowned upon drink to consume at work. Jhun remains a drink associated with relaxation and unwinding in modern Producer society.