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 to one side to make a pit, moisten the pit with water, insert the bombilla, then pour in small sips of hot water to steep. It contains caffeine, antioxidants and other compounds that boost energy, focus and cognitive function. It’s a healthy, delicious alternative to coffee. Drink 1-2 liters per day for the benefits. Or make tereré – iced it – for a refreshing summertime drink. It is meant to be enjoyed slowly with others. Brewing it properly brings people together.
What are the ingredientes in CBSE it?
It was the first brand to create it compuesta,[1] which is a mix of it and herbs.[2] The company produces different types of it as well as other related products.
What is hierbas serranas?
Hierbas Serranas translates to mountain herbs in English. The herbs are used in this mate to give it a unique taste. The taste has a refreshing mint note with a light grassiness. Mint is one of the herbs featured.
Due to the herbs, the cut of Piporé Hierbas Serrana is dustier than an average Argentine it. The cut is more “Argentine” than Paraguayan-like compuestas from Cruz de Malta, with a more saturated color and medium-sized cut of leaves and stems. Despite the dusty cut, Piporé Hierbas Serranas is easy to prepare. The extra powder makes the mountain of it more pliable and easy to maintain.
Yerba mate gourds come in various materials and sizes. They are containers to hold the mate tea. Caring for and benefitting from the gourd involves some ceremonial rites when gathering to drink.
Follow these steps to prepare mate professionally:
- First get the proper equipment – a mate gourd, bombilla straw, and hot (not boiling) water.
- Put yerba into the gourd, tilt to make a hollow, then add water.
- Insert the bombilla and it’s ready to drink! Pass when finished.