Review of Horchata de Chufa by La Tienda

Having made Spanish Horchata from scratch(chufa nuts)I can attest to the convenience of this produst.The taste is there. It's similar to a creamy milkshake with a bit of cinnamon.Understand, this is not the Mexican variety also called Horchata, which is made from Rice rather than the Spanish chufa or tiger nuts, and which has a slightly different taste.For purists, they also make an "artesna" product that has almost double the Chufa nut content (16%).If you are having a Spanish themed event, this makes for a nice unexpected flavor addition and sure beats having to go thru all the washing, soaking, and squeezing necessary to make it yourself.We made it into an aperitif by mixing the Horchata with Spanish sweet solera sherry.Very nice.

Product Description
Sweet and refreshing, Horchata de Chufa is one of Spain's most famous drinks. Made of ground chufa nuts (actually the roots of the chufa plant) grown in the Valle de Nito in Spain, it is very lightly seasoned with cinnamon and lemon. No refrigeration needed until it is opened. Serve very cold!Horchata is the signature beverage of the Community of Valencia. From the Feria of Las Fallas in mid March and on through the summer, horchata is the choice for Valencians of all ages. La horchata de chufa is a Mediterranean product, not to be confused with Mexican horchata which is made of rice rather than chufa nuts. Egyptians used chufa nuts in ancient times,and it seems that chufa was also consumed by people in Asia. As with many other products, it was the Moors who first began cultivating chufa grass in Spain and originated the refreshing drink Horchata de Chufa from its tuberous roots. It is a favorite beverage in all of Spain, but particularly in Valencia, Murcia and Andalucía.There is no refrigeration needed to store this horchata, so you can keep it on your pantry shelf until you are ready to serve it. Then place it in the fridge for a few minutes to chill, so that it will be at its best.

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