Cipera is a traditional Indonesian drink made from a mixture of natural ingredients, such as lemongrass, ginger, brown sugar, and other ingredients that are believed to have many health benefits. This drink is usually served warm and is often consumed to maintain endurance, warm the body, and overcome various minor health problems.

If you are interested in trying to make Cipera at home, here are the easy steps to make it.

Ingredients Needed to Make Cipera
Lemongrass – 2 stalks (lemongrass provides a fresh taste and is also believed to help digestion).
Ginger – 1 finger joint (ginger provides a warm taste and helps improve blood circulation).
Brown Sugar – 2-3 tablespoons (brown sugar provides a natural sweet taste and is also rich in minerals).
Pandan Leaves – 2 sheets (to give a distinctive aroma to the drink). Kakek Merah
Water – 600 ml (to make syrup and boil the ingredients). 
Lemon or Lime – 1 (optional, to add a fresh taste to the drink).
Steps to Make Cipera
Prepare All Ingredients
First, prepare all the ingredients needed to make Cipera. Wash the lemongrass and pandan leaves thoroughly. Crush the ginger to make it easier to release the aroma and taste. Cut the brown sugar into small pieces so that it can easily dissolve in water.

Boil Water with Lemongrass, Ginger, and Pandan
Put the water in a pan and heat it over medium heat. After that, add the crushed lemongrass stalks, ginger, and pandan leaves into the water. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the water begins to emit a fragrant aroma from the lemongrass, ginger, and pandan leaves.

Add Brown Sugar
After the water boils and the ingredients begin to emit an aroma, add the chopped brown sugar to the pan. Stir slowly until the brown sugar is completely dissolved. If you prefer a sweet taste, you can add more brown sugar to taste.

Strain and Serve
After all the ingredients are mixed well and the water tastes fragrant and sweet, turn off the stove and let the drink cool slightly. Strain the mixture to separate the water from the lemongrass fiber, ginger, and pandan leaves.

Add Lemon or Lime Juice (Optional)
If you like a fresher and slightly sour taste, add lemon or lime juice to the strained Cipera drink. Stir well.

Enjoy Cipera
Cipera is ready to serve! You can enjoy it warm or cold, according to your taste. If you want to serve cold Cipera, you can add ice cubes or store it in the refrigerator first.

Health Benefits of Cipera
Cipera is not only a delicious and refreshing drink, but also has many health benefits, including:

Increase Immunity
Ginger and lemongrass are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost the immune system.

Helps Digestion
Lemongrass and ginger are believed to help smooth digestion and reduce bloating.

Warms the Body
Ginger is an ingredient that can provide a warm feeling to the body, very suitable for consumption at night or during cold weather.

Helps Detoxification
The content in lemongrass and ginger can help the detoxification process in the body, remove toxins and smooth metabolism.

Improves Blood Circulation
Ginger helps smooth blood circulation, so it can increase overall body energy.

Additional Tips
Flavor Variations: If you want to try flavor variations, you can add other spices such as cinnamon or cloves to add flavor to Cipera.
Cold Serving: If you want to enjoy Cipera as a cold drink, simply add ice cubes after straining or put it in the refrigerator to make it fresher.
Sugar Use: If you want Cipera to be healthier, you can replace brown sugar with honey or other natural sweeteners.
Conclusion

Making Cipera at home is quite easy and the ingredients are easy to get. This drink not only offers a fresh and warm taste, but also has various health benefits that are very good for the body. By following the simple steps above, you can enjoy delicious Cipera anytime at home.

Hopefully this article is useful! If you have any questions or would like to share your experience about making Cipera, feel free to leave a comment!