Yerba Mate: Way of Life in Argentina's Northeast

[MilHojas]

AP PHOTOS: In northeastern Argentina, yerba mate is more than the national drink, it's a way of life

ANDRESITO, Argentina (AP) — For millions across the heartland of South America, bitter-tasting yerba mate tea is a beloved staple of social gatherings and morning routines.

apnews.com

 

[Ries]

The History and Traditions of Yerba Mate in Lebanon and Syria

You may be surprised to hear that the tradition of drinking yerba mate isn’t just present in its origin countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay - but also in regions of the Middle East. In the past, we’ve talked about the Polish link to yerba mate and how Poland leads statistics on...

yerbacrew.com

 

[FrankPintor]

The History and Traditions of Yerba Mate in Lebanon and Syria

You may be surprised to hear that the tradition of drinking yerba mate isn’t just present in its origin countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay - but also in regions of the Middle East. In the past, we’ve talked about the Polish link to yerba mate and how Poland leads statistics on...

yerbacrew.com

Also in Venezuela, where there's been a lot immigration from Lebanon and Syria, and those immigrants brought the custom from those countries.