Mate

How to prepare the best mate

You recently travelled to an estancia in Argentina and discovered how to drink mate, maybe you even got one for yourself as a souvenir, but now how do you prepare it?   1. Fill a flask or thermos with hot water. The water should neither be boiling nor lukewarm. The ideal temperature ranges betw...
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Mate the National Drink of Argentina

Mate the National Drink of Argentina

Mate  is the National Drink of Argentina. Is a tradition that means bonding and sharing. If you are offered a mate, it is a sign that you are welcome.   It can be drunk at all hours and at all times. It is a social drink that is usually accompanied with delicious traditional pastries, such [&h...
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