This is a very popular drink in the higher Andes. It is a mix of rum and coca leaves. On a cold day it warms you up quickly. Fill up a 1 liter bottle of rum with 20 grams of dry leaves (coca tea powder or coca tea bags) or 40 grams of fresh leaves. Store it in a dark place for at least one month.

Incorrect: Chewing coca is bad for your teeth. Correct: To the contrary; chewing coca leaves keeps your teeth and gums healthy. What can be damaging is the use of the addtive called llipta. This is burned limestone with a very alkaline pH that is used as an accelerator