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Yerba Mate Questions, Answered

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Before you brew: a few helpful basics


Yerba mate comes from Ilex paraguariensis, a South American plant traditionally shared in a gourd with a metal straw (bombilla).

Hot mate is common, but you can also make tereré (cold) or mate cocido (steeped like tea).

Small technique tweaks—water temperature, the “mountain” of yerba, and how you pour—can dramatically change flavor.

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