Champús

Champús is a traditional cold beverage that is also popular in Peru and Ecuador. It is made with dried maize, pineapple, mashed lulo (also known as naranjilla), panela, cloves, cinnamon, and orange zest or tree leaves.

Refreshing and sweet, champús is typically served with a lot of ice and is considered a perfect summer drink. However, Peruvians traditionally consume it warm as a dessert, and in this version, lulo is replaced with apples. In Colombia, this beverage is consumed at any time of the day, but it is especially popular during the Christmas festivities, while in Ecuador, it is traditionally prepared for funerals.