Bolivia's El Viejo Roble distillery plans to launch a coca-infused beer based on ancient recipes.
Bolivia's government-authorized El Viejo Roble distillery plans to launch a coca-infused beer, drawing from ancient recipes. However, it remains unclear whether the world will accept the use of the hardy green leaf, best known as the main ingredient of cocaine. The World Health Organization's recent decision to study coca's non-narcotic benefits has rekindled hopes for Bolivian farmers, makers, and sellers, who desire to export their products.
June 11, 2024
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