Mate is an herb containing caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline that provides energy. The mate tree is grown in South America. On average, most people use 2-3 tablespoons of mate leaves per cup of water. The amount used depends on personal preference, strength of the mate, and size of cup. One cup of mate contains about … Read more
Almond milk can curdle when added to coffee or tea due to acidity, temperature differences, or separation of proteins. Specialty almond milk prevents curdling. Simply warming the almond milk before adding prevents curdling. Curdled almond milk is still safe to drink. Separation of almond milk is natural and not spoilage. Just shake before using. To … Read more
Is this herbal tea good for your kidneys? This South American beverage is a herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It’s a popular drink in South America with a nutty, herby, bitter and smokey flavor that can vary depending on preparation. Many add sweeteners or lemon to enhance … Read more
As a rule of thumb, it’s recommended to use 1-2 tablespoons (7-14g) of yerba mate per cup (8 oz/240 ml) of water. To brew the South American beverage, first, heat your water to about 160-180°F (70-80°C). Then, fill your cup with yerba mate leaves and shake it to remove dust particles. Next, pour in the … Read more
Yerba mate is a caffeinated drink from the ilex paraguariensis plant native to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. Mate contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and mateine, a mild caffeine. It is prepared by first filling a mate cup with yerba, covering the top with your hand, turning it twice, then inserting a bombilla (straw), and pouring … Read more
Ingredients 2 tablespoons mate leaves. 16 ounces hot water. Brewing Steps Place mate leaves into the filter. Slowly pour hot water over. Brew for 4 to 6 minutes. Depress the plunger. Serve. Alternatively, use a larger press and 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces water. Reasons to Use a French Press Convenient way to brew up … Read more
Requirements for Traditional Preparation For those looking to make the herbal tea traditionally, all you need is a gourd, loose leaf tea, hot water and your bombilla for filtering leaves. Gourds come in various materials and shapes. A mate cup is a container to hold the tea. There are rites performed when drinking mate tea … Read more
The herbal tea is made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are dried over a fire, then infused in hot water to make the tea. This tea is typically consumed from a container called a gourd and sipped with a metal straw that filters the leaf fragments floating on … Read more
Mate consumption in Argentina rises up to 14 pounds a year per capita. It is ingested in 90% of the country’s households. One of the reasons people drink mate is because it’s super healthy. The components of this Argentine drink have made it valuable in terms of body and mind performance. Here are some of … Read more
To make sure you’re pronouncing this South American drink properly, it can be helpful to practice beforehand and listen carefully to native speakers. The correct way to pronounce is [MAH-teh], with an emphasis on the first syllable. For those who don’t know how to pronounce it, the correct way to say this popular beverage is … Read more
