Jamu is a traditional Javanese remedy that is made from a mixture of local herbs and spices through a recipe that has been passed down from generations. It is what all circles of society will seek when they're not feeling well since modern medicine was not yet established. Yogyakarta as the cultural center has a strong commitment to maintaining the making of Jamu not merely to continue existing but to popularise it to a global market. The existence of Jamu has a strong ties to the Royal Palace’s tradition as decades ago there were only a few individual producers who could only serve the royal family members. This herbal drink is made manually through a tedious process to gain its authentic flavour and achieve maximum efficacy. During the making process, you will experience a step-by-step procedure from the weighing, washing, pulverization, rarefaction, dilution right until it is served. Start your day in a traditional market by learning about assorted local herbs and spices used in Jamu making to understand their benefits for the human body. The workshop will take place in a well-known local producer house where you will also get your palate accustomed to a new gustatory sensation before the start of the course. The Jamu you will try widely varies so be prepared! Learn their names first; Beras Kencur, Kunyit Asam, Uyub-Uyub, Galian Singset, and more to recognize. The workshop participants will also enjoy traveling back in time from the building’s exterior design, still a remnant of the colonial times.