In one of our last blog posts we considered what coffee and yerba mate have in common. We also wondered which of the drinks is better. Today we come with a solution for those who haven't yet decided which they like better - with a combination of coffee and yerba mate, yerba mate latte!
The cult of yerba mate in South America emerged centuries ago, and even today the drink is considered by the local people as part of their everyday life. The plant became very important for the Indians. So important that the moment of its discovery was reflected in stories passed down from generation to generation. Today, these legends are mixed together and each version is slightly different, depending on who is telling it. We will try to introduce some of them to you.
Do you drink the same yerba mate day after day and although you love it, you are a little bored with the taste? Have you bought yerba mate that you don't like, but you don’t want to throw it away? Or have you just started with mate and don't quite like the characteristic bitter taste of this South American tea?
Ilex paraguariensis, the plant used to make yerba mate, comes from the holly family, which includes around 600 species! In the tropical rainforests of South America, apart from ilex paraguariensis, there are also ilex guayusa and ilex dumosa. What are the differences between yerba mate’s sisters and why have they not become equally popular?
Yerba mate is a drink that originates from South America. Its popularity in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay can be compared to the popularity of coffee or tea in other parts of the world. Although in each country it is made from the same plant, ilex paraguariensis, the way it is produced, served and drunk differs slightly depending on its origin.
