World Flavors Cookbook

Horchata Lojana

Name: Horchata Lojana
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: Mixture of aromatic and medicinal herbs (amaranth, escancel, lemon verbena, etc.) Water Lime juice and sugar

A medicinal and refreshing tea made from over 20 different herbs and flowers, typical of Loja.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

Mixture of aromatic and medicinal herbs (amaranth, escancel, lemon verbena, etc.) Water Lime juice and sugar

Instructions

Infuse the herbs in boiling water until the liquid turns a bright red or pink color (from the amaranth). Strain, add lime juice and sugar to taste. Can be served hot or cold.