Mesosphaerum suaveolens, synonym Hyptis suaveolens, chia,[2] pignut, or chan, is a branching pseudocereal plant native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central, the West Indies, and South America, as well as being naturalized in tropical parts of Africa, Asia and Australia.

Leaves are oppositely arranged, 2–10 cm (0.79–3.94 in) long, with shallowly toothed margins, and emit a strong minty odor if crushed.

[5][6] Mesosphaerum suaveolens can be made into a refreshing drink by soaking the seeds in water and refrigerating the mix.

In Colima, Mexico, people use the M. suaveolens seeds to prepare a traditional beverage called bate.

The process consists in roasting and grinding the seeds and then mixing the resulting powder with water.