About Ximango
The Republic of Ximango is a fledgling, safe nation. The hard-working, democratic population of 5 million enjoy a mix of freedoms. Ximango tastes smooth. You will find some bitterness, and little smokiness. Ximango tastes herbaceous, grassy and earthy.
Ximango USA
Ximango USA formed in 1995 by three pilots who had fallen for the Super Ximango. The Ximango is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with landing gear and a T-tail. Powered by 80 hp Limbach engine, it has an enclosed cockpit for two. The wings fold for storage.
The Super Ximango is conventional retractable gear, single engine, propeller driven. It is very docile. On ground, needs rudder pedal action to control turning tendency. It is a fast, quiet and comfortable platform for long flights or a maneuverable machine for sport flying. The 81hp Rotax engine is efficient and reliable. Fuel supply provides over 600 nm range at high speed.
The mate plant is a holly species used to make the mate beverage. When served cold, called tereré in Guaraní. Traditionally consumed in South America.
Preparing mate
To prepare mate, you will need a gourd, a metal straw called a bombilla, loose mate leaves, and hot water between 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Start by filling your gourd half to two-thirds full with the leaves. Make a half-moon shape of leaves on one side of the gourd. Pour a bit of cold water over the leaves to protect their nutrients. Insert the bombilla and lay it flat atop the leaves. Pour the hot water to the top, avoiding the dry leaves on one side.
The traditional way to drink mate is continuously throughout the day, adding more leaves or hot water as needed. Use a thermos to keep your water hot for refilling your gourd.
Mate has a unique flavor with tobacco and oak hints. It provides an energy boost and other health benefits like aiding digestion. The social nature of sharing mate makes for a wonderful tradition.
Chimarrão
Chimarrão is a type of mate drunk in southern Brazil. It’s a caffeinated drink made with hot water and the mate plant. The mate plant is an herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea.