Brewing the perfect Yerba Mate cup is both an art and a ritual, rooted in South American tradition. With the right tools and technique, you can enjoy its earthy flavor and powerful health benefits.

On a snowy stretch of Williamsburg dominated by brick-walled coffee shops, Porteñas is a shock of gold and green. Leaf-patterned cushions cover cafe chairs, houseplants perch on shelves, and even the ...

Yerba mate not only has caffeine, as with the other drinks, but it also provides a blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to those who partake. These, combined with a smooth energy boost, make ...

Not many drinks can offer the health benefits of tea, the strength of coffee, and the joy of chocolate like South America’s super brew, yerba mate. Containing roughly as much caffeine as coffee, about ...

To Ireno Vega and his wife, Zulma Chávez Bustamante, the existence and knowledge of how to grow and prepare yerba mate, an ancient Guaraní tea, represents more than a means to make a living. “It means ...