HOW TO MAKE ICED TEA | HOMEMADE YERBA MATE RECIPE

Fill a gourd one-third full with yerba mate leaves.

Tilt the gourd to create a slope with the leaves.

Add hot water (not boiling) to the lower side of the slope.

Let the leaves absorb the water for a minute.

Insert a straw into the gourd, ensuring it reaches the bottom.

Sip the infusion through the straw, adding more hot water as needed.

Sweeten with sugar or add lemon and mint leaves for flavor.

Share the gourd with friends, refilling it as desired.

Pass the gourd around, ensuring everyone has a turn.

Enjoy the ritual and communal aspect of drinking mate.

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