12/03/2025
Pozontle is a traditional cacao-based drink originating from Zapotec, where it would be used in ceremonies in the northern mountain region of Oaxaca. Now, the drink has been revived as both a heritage ritual and an opportunity for a small business.
Born in Yalalag, Oaxaca, Lidia came to Los Angeles in 2004. She began selling Pozontle around five years ago in her backyard as a way to earn extra income and uses her business to keep her ancestors’ customs alive. The demand for Lidia’s business thrives in warmer months, and despite the slowdown in the winter, many customers continue to seek out her Pozontle.
📝- Sophia Dominguez
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