Even the Incas knew about the soothing effect of Lapacho tea. After a stressful day's work today, the tea from the bark of the red-brown Lapacho tree is the ideal drink. Due to its high content of important minerals, the Lapacho tea has a slightly bitter and earthy taste. To prepare, add one tablespoon of bark to 1 liter of boiling water, let the tea boil for 5 minutes over moderate heat and then cover for 20 minutes. Then strain and drink throughout the day. The lapacho can be sweetened at will with sugar or honey.