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The Maya made an intoxicating drink from tree bark
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When you need a ritual buzz but lack modern distillation, you get creative with trees. The Mayans brewed balché, a mildly intoxicating drink made by soaking the bark of a specific legume tree in water and honey, then letting it ferment. It tasted earthy, smelled terrible, and was mandatory for reaching a higher spiritual plane during festivals.
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