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 between 70º…
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…
In Argentina, when someone offers you a mate, it´s a sign that you are welcome. Why? Because mate in our country is much more than a drink, it is a tradition, a moment of brotherhood, a bond of union. No one drinks mate because they are thirsty, we drink mate every now and then, at…