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I'm currently cataloging my trip to Peru and would like to remember what the tea was called that we drank for aclimatising to the altitude? I think it was Matte de Muenier. Anyone know?

the name is Matted de coca...and it`s very good for altitude problems...:)

It is mate de muna or mugna
it is special plant that grown really in altitude. so de mugna....
Coca leaves grows more close to the jungle.

greatings
Patricia

The right drink is mate de coca. Coca plants grow in mid-high valleys of the eastern side of the andes, in the zone we call "selva alta" (high jungle) or "ceja de selva" (eyebrow of the jungle), but you can find coca leaves everywhere in the andes. It is common to find little bags (the same size of an eyeglasses case). The price is 0.50 soles for one of this bags. In the industrial version you will find boxes with 25 sacks similar to tea sacks, the prices is around 2 soles, and 0.10 for one sack.

A good coca tea (I think) should be prepared using ten leaves (in Lima I use the little sacks, but don't like them).

One more tip, remember that coca leaves are not drug.

Muņa is also very good and helpful for stomach problems. Good complement for coca.

Enjoy my country.