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Horchata lojana or herbal tea mix
Horchata lojana is a tea type drink made from a variety of herbs and flowers including escancel or bloodleaf, lemon verbena, lemon grass, mint, chamomile, lemon balm, rose geranium, among others.
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Ecuadorian
Ingredients
- 8 cups of water
- 8 tbs of horchata dried herb mix or a large bunch of assorted horchata herbs and flowers
- Juice from 2-3 lemons
- sugar or honey to taste
- Blended aloe vera optional
- flaxseeds optional
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat.
- Add the horchata herb mix to the hot water and let brew for 5-10 minutes, the herb sediments will drop to the bottom of the pot,
- Strain the horchata mix, add the lemon juice and sweeten to taste. You can also add the blended aloe vera and/or flaxseed right before serving.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.