In the evening, on the streets of Mexico, it is not uncommon to see street vendors offering a thick drink to passers-by, it’s atole. This pre-Hispanic corn-based mixture, rich in fiber and potassium, is recommended for those who suffer from digestive disorders. Like this remedy, there are many other drinks inherited from our ancestors that enthusiasts are bringing up to date in order to take care of our health. “I observe a real interest on the part of the public for these natural preparations,” reports Jean-Luc Foucher-Créteau, creator of Tea Tribes & Co, a house of ethnobotanist teas and infusions, which highlight ancestral knowledge with sometimes forgotten plant species. »
Tepache for intestinal health
It is the drink of choice for Mexicans on very hot days, and has been since the times of the Aztecs. Today
