What Tej is
Honey wine, but non-alcoholic options include honey lemonade.
Tej is listed as a drink in the Ethiopia guide, where the index tags it juice and alcohol. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Tej
Tej is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Ethiopia. Look for a place that makes it in front of you rather than pouring it from a bottle that has sat all day.
The Ethiopia guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Tej sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 4 drink entries we track for Ethiopia, 3 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 3 | Buna, Espresso, Herbal tea |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Tej |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Tej is one of 2 drink entries and 1 mid-range items; 1 items share the juice tag.
Dietary notes
- Alcohol tag: the indexed version contains alcohol. Ask whether a non-alcoholic version exists.
How to order it
- Ask whether sugar, ice and water are added. Fresh juice and bottled juice can carry the same name at very different prices.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Ethiopia items that make most sense alongside Tej, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Ethiopia items share the most tags with Tej, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Ethiopia food guide · Ethiopia drinks guide · Dietary guides
Tej: common questions
What is Tej?
Honey wine, but non-alcoholic options include honey lemonade. It is listed in the TasteBridge Ethiopia guide as a drink.
How much does Tej cost in Ethiopia?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Tej vegetarian?
Tej is not tagged vegetarian in our data, because the tag is aimed at dishes rather than drinks. A plain black coffee, tea or fruit drink usually contains nothing animal-based, but milk, cream, honey, egg white or a pre-mixed powder can change that, so ask what goes in the cup.
Where can I try Tej?
Our index lists it across Ethiopia, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as drink for Ethiopia. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.