This crop is often combined with ilucta, the ashes of the quinoa plant, before it is (*) chewed.
A plant operated in Maywood, New Jersey, by the Stepan Company is responsible for processing this crop after it is imported into the United States. Pope Leo XIII granted a gold medal to Angelo Mariani for inventing a drink produced by marinating this crop in Bordeaux wine. This crop is often combined with ilucta, the ashes of the quinoa plant, before it is (*) chewed. Before becoming president, an ethnically-Aymara leader was the head of a union of growers of this crop. That leader, Evo Morales, held up this crop as he gave a speech at the United Nations calling for its legalization. The production and processing of this crop provides revenue for FARC rebels. For 10 points, name this crop, which John Pemberton included in a soft drink along with kola nuts.
A plant operated in Maywood, New Jersey, by the Stepan Company is responsible for processing this crop after it is imported into the United States.
coca leaves [do not accept or prompt on "cocaine," since cocaine is not a crop]