As a drink process, removing grain and nut oils and tasty nutrients and mixing them with water is nothing new. All cultures have done it like, well, forever. But the Horchata - Chufa style - has its origin in ancient Egypt. The Chufa nut was widely used in Egypt and Sudan. The Arabs imported the concoction to Spain during the time of the Moorish kings (700 B.C. a 1200 A.D.). The eastern Spanish province of Valencia was the best environment for growing Chufa.
This Mexican favorite was originally brought over by the Spaniards. Melon seeds or squash seeds were originally used, but rice became more popular and is the most common type of horchata today. At Santiagos, we have your glass of horchata waiting and ready to be enjoyed, either with the meal or a nice after dinner drink.
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