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Tuba

Coconut sap left to ferment into a cloudy, sour palm wine.

Micronesia and Philippines Wine & spirit Vegetarian One for the adventurous

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

The Spanish-era name persisted in Chuuk and Yap, where fermented toddy remains the local drink despite periodic bans.

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What is Tuba?

Tuba is a wine & spirit from Micronesia: coconut sap left to ferment into a cloudy, sour palm wine. The Spanish-era name persisted in Chuuk and Yap, where fermented toddy remains the local drink despite periodic bans.

Made with

coconut

Cooked

brewed

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