Ecuadorian Non-alcoholic Beverages

Colada morada is a thick, purple-colored drink originating from Ecuador. Its origin dates back to pre-Hispanic times. The drink is made from water, black corn flour, spices (cinnamon, allspice, and cloves), various fruits (pineapple, blac... READ MORE

Mate de coca is a herbal infusion that is made by steeping coca leaves or teabags consisting of coca leaves in hot water. This ancient drink has been traditionally enjoyed to treat altitude sickness, and due to the small amounts of alkaloids, it i... READ MORE

Horchata lojana is a local drink from Ecuador. Although it is called horchata, it does not share many similarities with other rice or seed-based creamy Latin American drinks. Lojana is better classified as a herbal infusion or herbal tea ... READ MORE

Pinol is the national drink of Ecuador, made with ground toasted barley flour, panela (unrefined sugar), mixed spices, and milk. It was invented by Rafael Emilio Madrid of Salcedo, Ecuador after seeing workers sucking on pieces o... READ MORE

Yaguana, also known as "llaguana" due to its Quichua origins, is a traditional beverage from the city of Paute in Azuay, Ecuador, made with fruits and aromatic herbs. It emerged in the early 90's and has become a part of the region's gastronomic i... READ MORE

Chicha de piña is a chicha version made with pineapple. It is a refreshing, fizzy drink found in numerous Latin American countries, and it comes in several varieties. Although it is usually fermented, it can also be simmered and se... READ MORE