Támr

Támr was an alcoholic drink that was culturally significant to Eredméad societies in the Midlands. Traditionally it was consumed during winter holidays. By the second age, however, it had become more prevalent during other major events throughout the year.

Preparation

The following passage on Támr can be found in Eréldoth Cookery (828 of the Second Age) by Cook Grimbold:

Take of nutmeg, cardamom, and harrel, grind and mix to a barrel of cider, fermented of the apples of last season. If the southern road permits, let orange slices and sticks of cinnamon float atop the mixture. Mull in a large pot and let cool by way of river or other means for no more than two nights, lest the mixture turn foul. Mix a small part of ground ocram leaf and mull a second time and the támr is ready to partake of.

At the time of its recording this had already been a long standing recipe for Támr. A final step in preparation that is not often found in writing is the vessel in which it was consumed; a bowl carved of white maple. The size of the bowl varied amongst communities in the Midlands, but was generally large enough to be palmed by both hands.