Lacee Origins and History Yerba mate is a hot drink brewed from the dried leaves of an evergreen shrub native to Paraguay, southern Brazil, and northeast Argentina. This caffeine-rich maté is consumed throughout Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil, and Chile. Argentines drink up to 14 pounds of yerba per year. It is ingested in 90% of … Read more
To make it, first moisten the loose leaves with cool water. Then add hot 170°F water and let steep for 5 minutes before straining. Flavor as desired with lemon, mint, ginger or honey. Traditionally, it is made in a gourd with a metal straw called a bombilla. Fill the gourd 2⁄3 with loose leaves, tap … Read more
Mate is a drink made by steeping dried mate plant leaves in hot water. It tastes somewhat like green tea, with hints of tobacco and oak. This makes mate a milder choice for those looking to limit caffeine intake. Mate is prepared by steeping dried leaves in hot water, like tea. But there are more … Read more
