An emoliente is a traditional drink consumed principally in Peru. Various medicinal properties are attributed to emolientes and they are used to treat digestive, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory problems. Perfect for a cold winter day if you drink it straight from the steaming pot, and also incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day, once it’s been chilling in the fridge for a few hours. This beverage has been sold by street vendors in Lima for more than a century, and people love it both for it’s sweet soothing flavor and for its medicinal properties. It’s fervent drinkers believe it’s a natural diuretic, and also good for the liver and for digestion in general.
