One plant, many traditions. Yerba mate tea in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay
As you know, Ilex paraguariensis which yerba mate is made of naturally occurs in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. No wonder that these countries developed the tradition of cultivation and drinking yerba mate tea. And despite the fact, that it is all about the same plant, the way of processing and traditions of serving this beverage may vary depending on the region. Today we will have a closer look at the discrepancies between products and various traditions in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. Keep reading!
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