Aguapanela

Product detailed description

Aguapanela is one of the most traditional drinks of rural Colombia. For generations it has been prepared by dissolving panela – dried sugar cane juice – in hot water to create a naturally sweet and energising beverage. Farmers traditionally drank it throughout the day as a simple and reliable source of energy.

This version combines organic panela with dried lime juice powder, which adds a fresh citrus note and creates a pleasantly balanced flavour profile. The result is a drink that is naturally sweet, lightly refreshing, and suitable both as a warming winter beverage and a cooling summer drink.

Thanks to its instant form, Aguapanela can be prepared in seconds. Simply mix the powder with hot water and enjoy its comforting warmth, or pour it over ice for a refreshing natural drink.

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Origin & tradition

Panela is one of the most traditional sweeteners of Latin America. It is produced by gently evaporating freshly pressed sugar cane juice without refining or chemical processing, which preserves its natural minerals and characteristic caramel-like flavour. 

In Colombia, panela drinks such as Aguapanela are deeply rooted in everyday life, especially in rural farming communities where they have long served as a natural source of energy and hydration.

Ingredients

Organic unrefined dried sugar cane juice (panela), dried lime juice powder.

Country of origin

Colombia

Allergens

None

Preparation

Mix 15 g of Aguapanela with 200 ml of hot water and stir well for a sweet and warming drink. For a refreshing summer beverage, use only 50 ml of hot water to 15 g of Aguapanela, pour over ice and top with tap or sparkling water.

Ideal uses

• for lovers of traditional Latin American drinks
• as a quick warming drink during colder days
• as a refreshing iced beverage in summer
• as a sweet-sour base for mixology and cocktails
• as a natural sweetener for teas, lemonades, and homemade drinks
• as an ingredient for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages

Nutritional Values (per 100 g)

Energy 1088 kJ / 260 kcal

Fat 0 g

– of which saturates 0 g

Carbohydrates 70,7 g

– of which sugars 63,3 g

Fibre 0 g

Protein 0,1 g

Salt 0 mg