Cauim

Cauim is a special drink that people in South America have been making for a very long time. It starts with a special ingredient called cassava root, which is kind of like a potato. The cassava root is peeled, grated, and squeezed to make a juice. This juice is then mixed with water and boiled for a while until it turns into a sweet and sour liquid.

After that, the cauim is left to ferment for a few days. Fermenting means it sits around and tiny little living things called yeast and bacteria eat the sugar in the juice and turn it into alcohol, like when bread dough rises. This makes the cauim a little bit fizzy and makes it taste kind of like beer, but not as strong.

People often add different things to cauim to make it taste even better, like fruit juice or honey. They share it with their friends and family during special celebrations or just when they want to enjoy a delicious and refreshing drink. So cauim is a special kind of drink that is made from cassava root and fermented to make it sweet, fizzy, and refreshing.