What was the most popular drinks in first nations?

There were many popular drinks among First Nations people, and they varied depending on the region and culture. Some widely enjoyed beverages included:

- Pemmican: A concentrated energy food made from dried meat pounded and mixed with fat and sometimes berries. It could be eaten as a nutritious snack or drink by mixing with water.

- Wild Tea: Various native plants were used to make tea. Indigenous herbs like peppermint, sagebrush, chaga mushrooms, birch leaves, and yarrow were steeped to create flavorful and medicinal teas.

- Birch Sap: Birch trees provided a sweet, nutritious sap that could be drunk fresh in the early spring. It was also sometimes fermented into a refreshing beverage.

- Maple Sap: Tapping maple trees and collecting the sweet sap was common in many First Nations communities. Maple syrup and sugar would be made from this sap, which could also be diluted and consumed as a drink.

- Cranberry Juice: Wild cranberries were abundantly available in certain areas and were often made into tart, refreshing juice or mixed with other berries to create flavorful drinks.

- Juniper Berry Tea: Juniper berries were used in many First Nations recipes, including tea. They impart a unique flavor and also have medicinal properties.

- Sumac Lemonade: Sumac berries are native to North America, and they were often used to make a tangy, tangy lemonade.

These are just a few examples of drinks enjoyed by First Nations people, and many regional variations and preferences existed across different cultures and communities.