Indonesia traditional beverages such as minuman jahe, kunyit asam, beras kencur, and minuman temulawak are usually made with the addition of spices. They can be served in the form of liquid or powder. This research was aimed to study the effect of the beverage type, addition of spices, and the form of product on their antioxidant activity. The type of sugar used in this study was palm sugar juice. Total phenolic contents were measured to indicate the level of antioxidants. Measurement of antioxidant activity was conducted by analyzing malonaldehyde from linoleic acid and capturing capacity of DPPH radical. The results showed that Indonesian traditional beverage could inhibit the oxidation of linoleic acid and capture free radicals. Free radical capturing capacity of curcuma beverage greater than other beverages, but the malonaldehyde (MDA) inhibitor effect was not different. Total phenolic content of curcuma tended to be higher than the other traditional beverages. The addition of spices could raise the level of total phenolic content in beverages and increase free radical trapping capacity. Drying the beverages into powder could reduce the levels of total phenolic content and but did not reduce the antioxidant activity
