Homemade Tiger Nut Horchata with Stevia

Horchata is much more than a soft drink; it is a source of health thanks to the digestive and prebiotic properties of tiger nuts. When made at home, we avoid industrial pasteurization processes that degrade its flavor. To achieve that characteristic sugar-free sweetness and balance the earthy notes of the tiger nut, we will use Stevia + Eritrytol 1:1 de Castelló .

Technical Sheet

• Estimated Time: 15 minutes (+ 24h soaking)

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 1 liter (4-5 glasses)

• Profile: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free.

Ingredients

• 250g dried tiger nuts (preferably with D.O. Valencia)

• 1 liter of very cold mineral water

• Stevia + Eritrytol 1:1 de Castelló to taste

• A piece of lemon peel (only the yellow part)

• A pinch of cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Deep hydration: Wash the tiger nuts under the tap. Soak them in plenty of cold water for 24 hours. It is vital to change the water at least 2 or 3 times and keep them in the fridge to prevent fermentation.

2. Technical grinding: Drain the tiger nuts and put them in the blender jug with the very cold mineral water (you can add a few ice cubes if you prefer). Blend at maximum speed until you get a fine, whitish paste.

3. Flavoring: Add the lemon peel and cinnamon. Let it infuse in the fridge for 30 minutes so the water absorbs the citrus and balsamic aromas.

4. Precision filtering: Strain the mixture through a fine cloth sieve or a nut milk bag. Press firmly to extract all the "essence" from the tiger nut (the dry residue should be almost like sawdust).

5. Glacé service: Horchata should be served very cold, almost at slushy point. Always shake before serving, as it is a natural drink and the sediment tends to sink to the bottom.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Here is the nutritional breakdown per serving (200ml) and the technical sheet for our products.

This Tiger nut horchata is the healthiest way to cool off in summer. Go ahead and make it, and enjoy the essence of the Mediterranean with just the right touch of seasoning!