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How do you pronounce yerba mate tea?

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This South American herbal tea is made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant. The leaves are dried and then brewed with hot water to make a tea. To properly pronounce it, you should say “yehr-bah mah-tay”. The emphasis should be on the second syllable. Yerba Mate Culture The tea is completely embedded in … Read more

What kind of herb is it?

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It is a plant native to South America. The leaves are used to make a tea-like drink called mate. Mate can be prepared with hot or cold water. It contains caffeine. There are several types. Argentinian has a bold, herbaceous flavor. Uruguayan tastes malty. Paraguayan has intense flavors of cherries and tobacco. Research shows it … Read more