8 Non-alcoholic drinks from around the world

Usually served fresh throughout street markets, chicha morada is a staple beverage in Peru. Made from boiled purple corn, pineapple rind, cinnamon and cloves, it has a mildly sweet, nutty taste which is surprisingly rejuvenating thanks to the variety of ingredients. While the ink-like purple colour might be unusual, it’s rich in antioxidants and supports a healthy heart. Grab a cup of chicha morada during a visit to the bustling markets of Cusco on our Classic Peru trip.

Arabic coffee involves a different style of preparation than what you might be used to. Using finely ground coffee beans - almost like a powder - the coffee is boiled with sugar and cardamom in a special pot called a briki. The process of making and serving Arabic coffee - alongside dates and sweets - is a sign of warm hospitality for welcoming guests. While exploring the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, every hotel will treat you to this indulgent spread upon arrival.

Combining a strong, rich coffee with a helping of sweet and creamy condensed milk, Vietnamese coffee - cà phê sữa nóng - makes a flavourful energy boost for the day ahead. The coffee is brewed using a Phin filter, which slowly drips the brew onto a tablespoon of condensed milk. Simply stir and enjoy! Alternatively, you can pour your coffee over ice to create cà phê sua dá (iced Vietnamese coffee), an excellent on-the-go option during our Inside Vietnam tour.

Traditionally shared with friends and family, maté is a tea-like beverage that’s rarely enjoyed alone. This drink is made from a South American holly tree called yerba mate which, like tea leaves, also contains caffeine and is high in antioxidants. Maté is served in a calabash (a gourd-shaped mug), and is first tasted by the pourer to test for bitterness. It’s then passed around the group, being enjoyed through a metal straw, and is topped up with hot water to keep it going. On your Adventures in Patagonia, you may get the chance to be part of this social experience as well!