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How to prepare Yerba Mate like a real Argentino!

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Yerba Mate

Cultural Context

Yerba Mate is a traditional drink originating from the indigenous Guarani people of South America, particularly popular in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It represents social connection and hospitality, often shared among friends and family in a communal setting. Today, mate has gained global popularity, with variations in preparation and flavoring, reflecting its adaptability and cultural significance.

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4 servings
Servings4
1 cup yerba mate leaves
4 cups hot water
to taste sugar
to taste lemon
to taste mint leaves
1 straw
1 gourd

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Use a silicone gourd for packing.

2

Add yerba mate to the gourd, filling it between half and three-quarters full.

3

Cover the opening of the gourd with your hand and flip it upside down, shaking it to arrange the yerba.

4

Remove your hand while keeping the gourd at a 45-degree angle to create a montanita (a stack of yerba).

5

Add room temperature water to the bottom of the montanita and let it sit for a minute to absorb.

6

Heat water to 70 degrees Celsius.

7

Introduce the filter of the bombilla at the bottom of the montanita.

8

Add hot water to the gourd and start sipping.

Dietary

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