Mate, Description, History, & Preparation
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Mate, tealike beverage, popular in many South American countries, brewed from the dried leaves of an evergreen shrub or tree related to holly. It is a stimulating drink, greenish in color, containing caffeine and tannin, and is less astringent than tea.
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Properties of yerba mate
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The mate: the history and curious facts of a native custom
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What is yerba maté? - Perfect Daily Grind
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What is yerba maté? - Perfect Daily Grind
Mate (drink) - Wikipedia
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10 Health Benefits of Yerba Mate
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Your Ultimate Guide to Yerba Mate
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Mate the National Drink of Argentina
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What is yerba maté? - Perfect Daily Grind
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History of Mate
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All About Yerba Mate: Argentina's National Drink
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History of yerba mate - Wikipedia