Mint-Boldo, Burrito-Lemon Verbena and Orange-Anise: which is for mate and which for tereré
Ever since the three flavored blends came out, we get the same question: is this one for mate or for tereré? The short answer is that each has its place. Here is a simple guide.
Mint-Boldo: the one that goes with everything
It is the most versatile of the three. Mint wakes you up and boldo balances it, so it works in the morning mate and in the afternoon tereré.
Goes with: mate and tereré.
Burrito-Lemon Verbena: the tereré one
Burrito and lemon verbena are classic tereré herbs in Paraguay, the kind you ask for at the herb stall. They are at their best served cold.
Goes with: tereré.
Orange-Anise: the mate one
Orange and anise open up with hot water. This is the one we recommend for mate, especially on cooler days.
Goes with: mate.
How to prepare them
For mate
- Tilt the yerba into a small slope and moisten the base.
- Place the bombilla and use water at 70 to 75 °C. Boiling water washes out the yerba and the aroma is lost.
- Pour short and often.
For tereré
- Fill a third of the glass or guampa with yerba.
- Very cold water and ice.
- Pour a little at a time so the flavor stays even.
What they have in common
All three start from the same organic yerba mate, grown by member families in Edelira, Natalio, Yatytay and other towns in Itapúa. The flavor comes from natural essences. No sugar or colorants are added.
Want to try them? See where to find them or read more about the three flavors.
