Maca is a finely milled beige flour made from the dried tuberous root of Lepidium meyenii, a plant cultivated for centuries at high altitude in the Peruvian Andes. Ours is pure milled maca with nothing added and no blends. Traditionally the root is sun dried and then ground before being cooked into porridge, beverages and simple breads. The same versatile flour works across a modern kitchen. Its malty, nutty taste, carrying hints of butterscotch and caramel over a mild earthy base, makes it an easy addition to both sweet and savory recipes. Stir a teaspoon into morning smoothies, shakes, oatmeal or yogurt, or whisk it into a warm latte or coffee. Bakers can swap a little into cookie, brownie, muffin and quick bread recipes for a subtle malty depth that survives the oven. The malty note pairs naturally with chocolate, banana and vanilla, and it stirs cleanly into overnight oats or homemade snack bites. Start small, taste as you go, and build up to the amount you like. Packed in two sizes so you can sample a smaller bag or stock up on the larger one, and best kept sealed in a cool dry spot away from heat and light. Nothing is added, so what you scoop is simply ground maca ready for your next recipe.
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