Ancient Tradition

Chewing and drinking coca tea is an ancient tradition. These leaves have been harvested in Peru and Bolivia for over 3000 years.

Coca tea has a significant religious, cultural, and medicinal effect on the indigenous people of South America. Coca leaves are found in large quantities in small markets, supermarkets, hotels and coffee shops in Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador. They are still used in religious ceremonies and pachamama which is earth mother. Whole coca leaves are often burned or arranged into a 3-leaf shape. You can also buy coca tea powder on-line at Coca Tea Express.

Most of the coca leaves harvested is either consumed as tea or chewed and exported to neighboring countries. The way they chew whole coca leaves in Peru and Bolivia goes like this: the leaves are put into a ball shape, sprinkled with llipta and then placed on the left or right side of the mouth. The effects of chewing coca tea leaves are quiet potent.

Effects of Coca

Chewing and drinking coca tea stops hunger pains and boosts energy levels to work harder and longer. They also relief headaches, migraines and stomach aches.

Coca tea is so significant in Peru, Colombia and Bolivia that you will virtually find it everywhere you go. And it’s for a good reason, because high altitude sickness is a debilitating disease. Coca is available at most hotels and hostels in high-altitude Andean cities such as Cusco or La Paz. A natural remedy for the dreaded altitude sickness.

The easiest way to consume coca leaves is by making a coca tea. A herbal tisane made by gently steeping whole dried coca leaves. You can also use coca teabags, just add hot water. it tastes similar to green tea, has a yellow color and a slightly bitter-sweet taste.

Ancient Past

Coca leaves were reserved for the royalty and high priests in Peru and Bolivia. Common people were forbidden from enjoying coca tea entirely.

Today however, coca tea is highly praised for it’s medicinal effects.

Coca tea is excellent for weight loss and as a natural energy-boosting aid. Many people swear that this plant also boosts their immune system, noticing the lack of colds and flu while consuming coca leaves. And last but not least, it helps to sooth the stomach, prevent and stop nausea, headaches and migraines. There are many reports that claim that chewing coca tea powder strengthens teeth and bones due to high amounts of calcium in coca leaves.

To your health and success,

Alex

How To Chew Coca

I’ve had many coca tea lovers ask me about chewing coca leaves, how to chew the powder, with bi carb soda or llipta, how to make coca tea taste nicer, how long to chew, where to put coca tea powder, and many other questions. This article about coca leaves chewing and it’s dedicated to those individuals.

First things, first. If you think that coca leaf has little to do with the body’s absorption of natural cocaine alkaloids then you are completely wrong. When you mix coca tea powder with sodium bicarbonate, and then place it in your mouth, the saliva thoroughly mixes with coca leaf powder creating a reaction. Over 14 naturally occurring alkaloids, including cocaine are quickly released and easily absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth and into the bloodstream.

Cocaine Link

Don’t kid yourself, this a fast and very efficient extraction process. You don’t need any highly sophisticated lab, or a chemist to enjoy the effects of coca leaves chewing. That numbing sensation that many people come to enjoy in their mouth (no pun intended). That is the natural effect of the cocaine alkaloid, it’s a local anesthetic, it numbs the mouth.

The central nervous system is also stimulated by coca leaf chewing. If you are chewing enough coca leaf powder with bi carb soda over a course of 20-30 minutes, you can get plenty of natural cocaine alkaloids absorbed. This can be a very powerful experience for some.

Traditional Chewing

Personally, I have enjoyed chewing coca leaves with many indigenous people from Peru. I have had good relations with them and could even call them my friends. These people were very respectful of this whole chewing process and they highly regarded their relationship with Mamma Coca. They would normally add 1 or 2 whole leaves at a time (1/4 of a teaspoon) to what they already were chewing in their mouths.

When I followed the same pattern and chewed coca leaves this way, I felt wonderful, energetic, yet calm and peaceful but, not exactly high. I didn’t want anything on top of my already blissful coca feeling, a mild buzz if I may call it. In other words, I was content with chewing a little bit of coca one bit at a time.

Chewing Coca For High

And this is where we get to the “coca high” part. If one was to quickly chew 2-4 huge mouthfuls of coca powder with bi carb soda, letting saliva slowly build up in their mouth while adding more and more after every 10-15 minutes and then constantly chewing more and more powder, this would produce a very different effect. If one keeps at it and greedily chews, as mentioned above, a liberal amount of cocaine will be released and absorbed, with all the expected euphoria and other speedy effects associated with snorting the purified version of coca leaf.

I must admit I have done this on a number of occasions for “science”. When I chew coca leaves in this manner, rather than being happy and satisfied with an energy boost and mental focus and experiencing a lack of wants, all I want to do is chew more powdered coca leaves. Just a little more, that one big teaspoon… It also tends to make one sexually aroused. You will also feel wired, and this is not a great thing if you want to relax and go to sleep. If you have a lot of work ahead then it may actually help you stay awake for a few hours or more.

Not Addictive

For me, chewing coca leaves in large amounts, as mentioned above, never posed a problem. That is if you disregard the lack of sleep from the night before that is (that’s as bad as it got for me). And for most people, even with large amount of aggressive coca chewing, there won’t be any issues. It’s not addictive and I don’t want it the next day.

However, I still feel that it’s important to let people know, even for the very experienced. If chewing is done in this highly aggressive manner and on a regular basis, it is indeed sometimes harder to control. Like with everything in life, moderation is key.

Respect The Leaf

Use this unique plant with respect and restraint and everything will be good. It is a medicinal plant after all. There are many great reasons why the Incas and other native people of Peru and Bolivia consider coca as a sacred plant. Use it greedily, and go over the top and you might not find the same kind of positive and gentle experience.

And lastly, if you want to actually enjoy the taste of coca leaves while chewing, simply add a few small fresh or dried mint/spearmint leaves. You may also add a stevia tablet to make it sweet.