It is made either by submerging the coca leaf or dipping a tea bag in hot water.
It is greenish yellow in color and has a mild bitter flavor similar to green tea with a more organic sweetness.
There is no evidence that the use of coca tea leads to dependence or addiction, potentially due to the low concentrations of cocaine present.
[4] Coca tea is legal in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador.
[8] Coca tea may be recommended for travelers in the Andes to prevent altitude sickness, although its actual effectiveness has never been systematically studied.