Barley Water
Chilled barley water with a gentle cereal body and cinnamon aroma. Simmer, strain, sweeten, no extra drama. Serve over ice for a clean, refreshing sip.
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Hibiscus Flower Water
Ruby-red **hibiscus flower water** with a **vibrant** tartness balanced by just enough sweetness. First we make a dark concentrate, then dilute it and chill it with **ice** for a clean, refreshing finish. Simple, direct, and unmistakably bright.
Pro contentFlaxseed Water
Silky, fresh and slightly viscous, with flaxseed and clean cinnamon aroma. Lime brightens the drink without hiding the soft texture that makes it recognizable. Simple, soothing and distinctly Peruvian.
Pro contentApple Spiced Water
A homemade chilled drink made by simmering **apples** with **cinnamon** and **cloves**. Clean, gently sweet, and warmly aromatic—then cooled until it tastes truly **refreshing**. Simple, familiar, and straight to the glass.
Pro contentAguajina
A vibrant Amazonian essence defined by the fiery color of aguaje and its unique bittersweet flavor. This beverage captures the spirit of the jungle, offering potent hydration steeped in regional identity. Fresh, smooth, and deeply rooted in our land.
Pro contentSour Champús
Sour champús is a **hot**, **thick** Peruvian dessert-drink built on **yellow corn flour** and fruit-driven tang. It simmers with **pineapple**, **quince**, **apple**, and **soursop**, plus warm spices that perfume the whole pot. Finished with tender **mote corn**, it becomes spoonable, fruity, and old-school Limeño.
Pro contentSoursop Champús
A warm, **thick** champús with fruit and spices, made the traditional way. **Soursop** leads, **pineapple** and **quince** bring aroma and body, and **mote** adds texture. Thickened with **corn flour**, finished with **lemon** and cinnamon.
Pro contentLima-Style Champús
A warm, mellow feast that captures the soul of old Lima, where **soursop** and **mote corn** move through a vivid infusion of fruits and spices. It is the sweet embrace of winter afternoons, a soulful dessert that celebrates Peru’s Creole heritage. Pure Limean comfort in every bowl.
Pro contentChapo
The creamy sweetness of the rainforest concentrated into a drink that comforts deeply. It is the taste of the Amazon in its purest and most soothing form, a daily ritual that turns ripe plantain into warm energy. Liquid tradition with the rhythm of the jungle.
Pro contentWhite Chicha
Ancestral sweetness born from the slow cooking of Andean grains and aromatic herbs. This beverage stands out for its creamy texture and a profile delicately scented with cinnamon and anise. A nutritious and refreshing elixir that honors Southern Sierra traditions.
Pro contentArequipa Guiñapo Chicha
Arequipa’s crimson chicha: a fermented drink made with **black corn** and scented with **anise**. It lands gently tart, mildly sweet, and deeply tied to picantería tradition. It asks for patience and respect: long simmer first, then fermentation.
Pro contentCusco-Style Chicha de Jora
Golden, tangy and deeply Andean. Jora corn is toasted, simmered with barley and spices, then fermented until it develops character. An ancestral pitcher drink, earthy and alive.
Pro contentNorthern Peruvian Chicha De Jora
Turbid amber, sweet-and-sour, and warmly spiced. A must is cooked from **jora corn** and **barley** with **cinnamon** and **cloves**, then left to ferment until gentle acidity and low alcohol develop. Living tradition, no gimmicks.
Pro contentPeanut Chicha
Enveloping creaminess and a warm spiced aroma with Andean soul. This peanut chicha is nostalgia in a glass: a nourishing drink balanced by panela and a clean toasted peanut flavor. Refreshing, smooth, and comforting in the way home cooking should be.
Pro contentMolle Berry Chicha
The toasted sweetness of the sacred molle tree transformed into an amber elixir with wild notes. It is Andean heritage in liquid form, refreshing the soul and reconnecting each sip with the land. A patient ritual that celebrates ancestral flavor.
Pro contentTerranova Chicha
Earthy sweetness defined by the creaminess of terranova and the subtle aroma of vanilla. It is a rustic country refreshment, a drink that nourishes and satisfies with the honest flavor of our land. Thick, chilled, and perfect for reconnecting with nature.
Pro contentPeruvian Purple Corn Punch
Deep purple, spiced, and refreshing, with purple corn giving it real color. Pineapple and apple add a fruity aroma, while lime balances the sweetness. A cold Peruvian classic, clean and straight to the glass.
Pro contentPeruvian Christmas Hot Chocolate
The liquid heart of Peruvian Christmas, where table chocolate melts into warm spices and creamy milk. A ritual of togetherness and sweetness, wrapped in a velvety texture and that unmistakable homey heat. The very essence of sharing.
Pro contentHot Chocolate
Peruvian-style hot chocolate: **thick**, creamy, and scented with **cinnamon** and **cloves**. A quick spice infusion leads into an emulsion of **drinking chocolate**, **evaporated milk**, and **sugar** until smooth and glossy. Serve steaming, with a foamy top if you whisk hard.
Pro contentCamu Camu Cremolada
Vibrant acidity and absolute freshness define this Amazonian cremolada. It is an icy hit of real fruit, clean and intense, perfect for cutting through the heat without losing camu camu's sharp character. Crystalline, bold, and carrying the energy of the Peruvian jungle.
Pro contentMango Cremolada
Vibrant acidity and absolute freshness define this cremolada. It is a direct trip to the Peruvian summer, the perfect way to beat the heat with real mango flavor. Enjoy its icy texture and let it revive your afternoon.
Pro contentDiana Arequipeña
A hot Arequipa-style drink made with rice, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, and concentrated milks. It is an old-fashioned cup that warms you up without asking permission: sweet, aromatic, and silky-bodied. Serve it very hot, with an optional splash of aguardiente to keep its festive soul.
Pro contentQuince Emoliente
Comforting, mellow body defined by the sweetness of quince and the essence of toasted barley. It is the traditional refuge of Lima mornings, a warm drink that balances herbal depth with a bright citrus touch. Aromatic, soothing, and deeply restorative.
Pro contentPineapple Emoliente
A hot Peruvian emoliente built on barley and pineapple rind, infused with herbs and warm spices. Flaxseed brings the signature light viscosity, somewhere between a drink and a warm blanket. Dark, aromatic, and finished with a bright citrus lift.
Pro contentFrutillada
An ancestral Andean beverage capturing the vibrant essence of Cusco's strawberries. Its honeyed and refreshing character comes from patient fermentation, balancing fruity sweetness with the depth of chicha de jora. A dense, aromatic, handcrafted elixir that connects us to the festive spirit of the Peruvian highlands.
Pro contentSugar Cane Guarapo
Herbal sweetness and instant freshness capturing the essence of sun-drenched fields. Guarapo is pure sugar cane turned into a lively, golden, refreshing drink, with a citrus touch that wakes it up without hiding its natural flavor. From cane to glass, direct refreshment with no disguise.
Pro contentChicha Morada Sorbet
Cold, deep purple and cleanly tart. Purple corn, pineapple and cinnamon concentrate into a spoonable sorbet, sweet without feeling heavy and true to chicha morada. Refreshing, Peruvian and properly handled.
Pro contentCamu Camu Juice
Pure Amazonian energy defined by vibrant acidity and radical freshness. This juice wakes up the senses with a citrus-like burst that honors the biodiversity of Peru's rainforest. Refreshing, powerful, and full of identity.
Pro contentCashew Apple Juice
An explosion of Amazonian freshness defined by the sweet profile and unique astringency of the **cashew apple**. It is a sensory trip into the jungle with every sip, with vibrant acidity, fruity body, and a tropical finish. Refreshing, exotic, and served straight into a cold glass.
Pro contentLucuma Juice
A chilled, creamy lucuma drink with the caramel-like sweetness only this fruit has. Evaporated milk gives it body and a velvety feel, while water lightens it without dulling the flavor. Simple, Peruvian, and straight to the glass.
Pro contentPeruvian Frog Juice
Dense, earthy flavor defined by the strength of maca and the natural sweetness of honey. A legendary tonic from Andean markets, this beverage represents the curiosity and folk medicine of the Peruvian highlands. Invigorating, rustic, and deeply traditional.
Pro contentTaperiba Juice
The Amazon concentrated in a glass. Taperiba brings a unique sweet-tart profile, marked by deep tropical aroma and a freshness that takes you straight to the heart of the rainforest. A vibrant, powerful juice made to beat the heat with identity.
Pro contentUngurahui Juice
Deep Amazonian essence defined by the intense purple color of ungurahui and its creamy texture. A drink that captures the strength of the lowland jungle palm, offering an earthy, fruity, unmistakable flavor. Nutritious, dense, and full of regional identity.
Pro contentFruit Marcianos
Fresh **strawberries** blended with **water** and **sugar**, poured into tubular bags and frozen until solid and refreshing. A street classic that beats the heat: icy texture, clean fruit flavor, and sweetness that feels right. Cold, simple, and effective.
Pro contentAmazonian Cassava Masato
Thick, fresh and gently tangy from fermentation. Cooked cassava becomes a creamy, lightly sweet, living drink with real Amazonian character. Ancestral, honest and made with a short patience window.
Pro contentAlmond Punch
A warm, **frothy** almond punch built on homemade **almond milk** and a creamy **egg yolk** body. **Cinnamon** and **cloves** give it that classic spiced aroma that warms without asking permission. Sweet, smooth, and softly perfumed—straight to the glass.
Pro contentCañihua Ponche
A thick, **creamy** cañihua ponche with true Andean character. **Cañihua flour** gives it body, **panela** sweetens with depth, and **evaporated milk** makes it velvety. Scented with **cinnamon** and **cloves**, finished warm and ready for a mug.
Pro contentFava Bean Punch
A thick, creamy fava bean punch scented with **cinnamon**. **Fava bean flour** gives it body and that classic highland flavor, while **evaporated milk** makes it smooth and rounded without turning cloying. Hot, direct, and comforting.
Pro contentKiwicha Punch
A hot, **thick** kiwicha punch scented with **cinnamon** and **clove**. Cooked until **creamy**, gently sweet, and finished with a warm aromatic note. Andean comfort, straight to the point.
Pro contentPonche de los Libertadores
A bold Peruvian hot punch with a **creamy** body, emulsified with **egg yolks** and perfumed with **cinnamon**. It carries the classic kick of **pisco** and **rum**, the toasted depth of **dark beer**, and the dark sweetness of **algarrobina**. Direct tradition, no makeup: it warms the body and wakes the palate.
Pro contentPeruvian Maca Breakfast Punch
Creamy, hot and Andean, with maca, oats and milk forming a thick cup. Egg rounds out the texture without making it heavy, while cinnamon gives it that Peruvian breakfast depth. Sweet, nourishing and properly full-bodied.
Pro contentQuinoa Punch
Hot, creamy and deeply Andean, with quinoa, evaporated milk and cinnamon. It has a silky body, warm spice and that touch of egg that makes it a proper breakfast drink. Comforting without getting heavy.
Pro contentPeruvian Street-Cart Quinoa Drink
Thick, fruity and street-cart style, with opened quinoa, chancaca and cooked fruit. Cinnamon perfumes the base, and the texture stays drinkable with body, not pudding-heavy. Warm, sweet and filling.
Pro contentPeruvian Shaved Ice
Icy, fruity and direct, with homemade passion fruit syrup. The shaved ice stays loose and soaks up the sweet-tart syrup without turning watery right away. Peruvian summer in a cup, no fuss.
Pro contentGoldenberry Refresco
A bright **goldenberry** refreshment with an intense orange hue and a fruity aroma. Blended, strained, and **smooth**, with lively tartness balanced by measured sweetness. Chilled over **ice** for a clean, refreshing finish.
Pro contentCañihua Refresher
An Andean **cañihua** refresher with an earthy base and warm notes of **cinnamon** and **clove**. It simmers gently to release color and body, then gets strained and cooled until smooth and light. Sweetened with **honey**, it tastes warm but drinks refreshing.
Pro contentStarfruit Refresher
An ice-cold **starfruit** refresher with gentle tropical tartness, clean sweetness, and a bright fruity aroma. Blend, strain, dilute, and pour over **ice** until it lands light and easy. Simple, direct, and unmistakably fresh.
Pro contentCherimoya Cooler
A chilled, **creamy** **cherimoya** drink that highlights the fruit’s natural sweetness and tropical aroma. Blended with **water** to lighten it up, it turns smooth—almost like dessert in a glass. Clean, quick, and served cold.
Pro contentCocona Refresco
The vibrant soul of the Amazon in a glass. This drink captures the unique acidity of **cocona**, softened by the warm aroma of **cinnamon** and **cloves**. Citrusy, tropical, and full of life, served well chilled so the jungle really wakes up.
Pro contentGranadilla Drink
A **granadilla** refresher: sweet, aromatic, and clean on the palate. A very short blend loosens the pulp from the seeds, then it is strained and lightened with **water**. Serve cold, with **ice** if you want the refreshing hit.
Pro contentCreamy Soursop Refresher
Cold, creamy and tropical without being cloying. Soursop leads with gentle acidity, while evaporated and condensed milk give it that market-style refresher body. Sweet, silky and properly chilled.
Pro contentPassion Fruit Drink
An ice-cold **passion fruit** refresher with a bold tropical aroma, **vibrant** tartness, and clean sweetness. It is gently blended to protect the seeds, finely strained, and diluted until it drinks light. Over **ice**, it goes down easy and wakes up the palate.
Quince Refresher
A vibrant, floral flavor shaped by quince's natural acidity and the warmth of spices. This is a perfect companion for the everyday table: a mellow, clear refresher that quenches thirst and brings home back into focus. Simple, direct, and essentially Peruvian.
Pro contentQuito Quito Fruit Refresher
A bright **quito quito** fruit refresher: tart, fresh, and lively. The pulp is blended, strained, and loosened with **water**. Finished with **lime** and served cold over **ice**.
Pro contentTumbo Refreshment
A tumbo refreshment with a bright **orange** color and a distinctly Andean fruity aroma. The pulp stays vibrant, with sharp acidity softened by just enough sweetness. Strained for a **smooth**, clean sip, then served well chilled over **ice**. Straightforward, fresh, and full of character.
Pro contentPrickly Pear Refresco
A smooth, strained **prickly pear** refreshment with a vibrant color. The fruit brings natural sweetness, **lime juice** brightens it, and **sugar** rounds it out. Diluted with **water** and chilled over **ice**, served cold.
Pro contentShibé
A cold Amazonian drink that is cloudy and grainy: **fariña** hydrates into a rustic texture with gentle acidity. It is served as-is, simple and refreshing. Straightforward jungle hydration, no fuss.
Pro contentVentisho
Ventisho is freshly pressed **sugarcane** juice with an Amazonian soul: clean, herbal sweetness right up front. Drink it fresh, or let it sit for a few hours so a gentle tang and light bubbles show up. Simple, fresh, and straight from the press.
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