How Do You Use Coca Leaves

So, to chew the coca leaf, simply take a handful of leaves from your bag, put them in your mouth, and chew them into a soft pulp. Then, tuck the pulp into your cheek, and let it sit there for a half hour or so. If you choose to use yipta, remove a dab of this paste no larger than your fingernail.

Can you get a buzz from chewing on coca leaves?

Aside from the production of cocaine, South Americans enjoy chewing the leaves and using them for tea. The green stuff, when mixed with saliva or steeped in hot water, releases an invigorating quality similar to a caffeine jolt.

Can you bring coca leaves?

Can I bring in coca leaves for my personal use? No. It is illegal to bring coca leaves into the U.S. for any purpose, including to use for brewing tea or for chewing.