What is Yerba Mate?

Originally translated as the ‘herb one drinks from a gourd’, this South American drink is pronounced [ˈɛɾvɐ ˈmate, -tʃi] in Portuguese. The recipient drinks the few mouthfuls in the container, then returns the mate to the brewer, who refills and passes to the next person. The recipient cannot give thanks until done drinking, or they … Read more