Customer Reviews

Powdered Coca Tea Novoandina Yungas Gold Premium Organic 6.5 Oz Sealed Tin Can

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I thought I'd give the tea powder itself a try. I heard it was more condensed and packed more of a punch than the bags. Personally, I liked it and can see how it would be ideal should one have a tea maker (like a coffee machine), but with the coca tea overall it doesn't really effect me--energy wise--as much as regular tea does. I do, however, appreciate its flavor. It's a welcome change-up as compared to black tea. I should note though that I'm not sure it is worth the price premium we have to pay for it here in the USA.

We came back from our trip to Peru with a hankering for more Coca tea and it wasn't long before it occurred to me to toss some in my iced tea maker. What came out was really quite a nice iced tea with hints of cocoa in the flavor, a nice rich earthy flavor. I've been making nothing but coca iced tea ever since. I like this particular variety because it comes in a nice sealed tin, it has a nice fresh green color and strong flavor. The powder works nicely in my iced tea maker, one heaping teaspoon makes a moderately strong batch of iced tea. The built in filter filters out the powder so I'm not picking it out of my teeth. I add a small spoonful of NuStevia to sweeten it a bit (I've been living in the South for a while now) and the result is amazing. Best of all, it gives me a little energy without any caffeine.

Coca tea needs to be kept away from heat, light, air and moisture, it is not coffee, so please don't put it in the freezer or it will turn Grey!
The tin can keeps your tea fresh for long, it is convenient, solid and you can refill them over time from the air tight bags.
You only need a bit to prepare a good cup of strong tea.
McMate Gold is very crisp, I like McMate Caranavi better but it's no longer in stock and only Gold comes in tin cans.
I learned that only small, new shade-grown coca tea leaves give a bright green powder otherwise the color is grayish or yellowish. Brighter the green color means that the leaves dried outside in the shade and were not exposed to direct sunlight what makes a high grade coca flour.
McMate is clearly bright Green!

i would give 5 if there was "no sugar added" but the sweetness is good...