Coca tea, “it’s the real thing!”

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Here in Peru you can buy the coca leaf legally in a pulverized form of flour (harina), which can be used to make a tea. Just add a teaspoon of coca flour to a cup of hot water and you have yourself a refreshing cup of tea. The effect is similar to a cup of coffee.

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Chupe (Peruvian Seafood Chowder)

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Chupe is a traditional dish in Peru, South America. Outside the markets in Surquillo near Miraflores you can usually find someone cooking Chupe and other traditional Peruvians foods.

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