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Mate Tea

Cultural Context

Mate tea is a traditional drink in Argentina and other South American countries, often shared among friends and family.

South AmericanARdrink
10 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
1 part black tea leaves
1 part green tea leaves
a small amount of boldo leaves
a handful of cedron
a handful of mint
a handful of chamomile
dried citrus (lemon and orange)
1 tablespoon of honey or sugar mascabo
1

Introduce the concept of mate de té, explaining its history and origins in Entre Ríos.

2

Discuss the importance of high-quality ingredients for making mate de té.

3

Prepare the ingredients: black tea leaves, green tea leaves, boldo leaves, cedron, mint, chamomile, and dried citrus.

4

Combine 1 part black tea leaves and 1 part green tea leaves in a container.

5

Add a small amount of boldo leaves to the mixture.

6

Include a handful of cedron and a handful of mint.

7

Add a handful of chamomile to enhance the flavor.

8

Incorporate dried citrus (lemon and orange) into the mix.

9

Optionally, add a tablespoon of honey or sugar mascabo for sweetness.

10

Heat water to a temperature of 85-90 degrees Celsius.

11

Pour the hot water over the herb mixture to activate the flavors.

12

Let the mixture steep, allowing the herbs to infuse into the water.

Equipment Needed

container for mixing herbskettle for boiling water

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Dietary

vegetarian

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