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Drinking Yerba Mate Tea

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What is Yerba Mate? The South American beverage is a species of the holly genus (Ilex), with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis A. It is traditionally consumed in central and southern regions of South America, primarily in Paraguay, as well as in Argentina, Uruguay, southern and central-western Brazil, the Chaco region of Bolivia and southern … Read more

When to Refill

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How do you know when the infusion is done? A single pack can last you many drinking sessions. If you use a small gourd, a kilo will last longer. When brewed with a tea strainer instead, a kilogram will last much longer. With this method, the serving size is similar to other teas, using 1 … Read more