Easy Paraguayan Terere

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    5 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Paraguayan

Easy Paraguayan Terere

Terere is a refreshing and invigorating variation of the traditional South American tea, mate. This unique preparation method, which originated in Paraguay, involves serving the drink cold, usually with ice or chilled water, rather than hot. Terere has become increasingly popular in many parts of South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina, where it is often enjoyed in social settings.

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  • fresh herbs (if desired) are some popular herbs for the mate: mint, lemon verbena, lime leaves, lemongrass, etc.
  • water
  • ice
  • yerba mate
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Instructions

  1. Pour the yerba mate inside the gourd until it is about ½ full. Cover the mouth of the mate gourd with one hand, invert it and shake it vigorously for about 4 seconds. The purpose of this is to get the smallest particles to sit on the top of the preparation. Now place the gourd again in its position, taking care of the yerba mate to remain inclined on one side.
  2. Using a mortar, add desired herbs and crush them, then transfer them to the jug. Add ice and fill with water. Pour a little cold water into the gap you’ve made inside the gourd. Keep the gourd tilted until the Yerba Mate has absorbed the water.
  3. Cover the mouth of the bombilla with your thumb and put the filter end into the hollow part of the yerba mate. Uncover the bombilla only when you have found the definite position of the bombilla touching the bottom of the gourd. This way, you will keep the filter from blocking  fine particles. Then, begin pouring the cold water softly inside the gourd– done! You can now enjoy your refreshing tereré Paraguayo!😊

Notes

  • Yerba Mate: Similar to hot mate tea, the flavor of the yerba will deteriorate over time. It is recommended to replace the yerba with fresh yerba when the characteristic flavor is no longer noticeable.
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