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What is chicha morada? A beginner's guide
Everything you need to know about Peru's most beloved purple corn drink — flavor, history, and why it's so good for you.
Chicha morada is a traditional Peruvian beverage made by simmering dried purple corn (maíz morado) with pineapple, green apple, lime, cinnamon and clove. The result is a deeply colored, naturally sweet drink that's been part of Andean culture for thousands of years. Modern science is finally catching up to what generations of Peruvian families have always known: the antioxidants in purple corn are some of the most powerful in nature.