How to Make Terere

Terere is yerba mate tea prepared on ice. In some South American countries like Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina terere is a traditional drink. Terere is great for cooling off in summer and has many health benefits. The yerba mate replenishes your body's energy and quenches your thirst naturally. The best part of drinking terere is sharing it with your friends amidst conversation. So, if you want to enjoy the health benefits of yerba mate or impress your friends with a cool exotic non-alcoholic drink read the instructions below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pitcher
• Ice cubes
• Agave syrup or sugar
• Fresh limes
• Metal or glass cup, or gourd
• Bombilla

1. Purchase yerba mate loose tea, a mate gourd and bombilla (metal straw) from your health food store, or order them online by going to Mymateworld. (See Resources.)

2. Fill a pitcher with water and ice cubes then add agave syrup to taste.

3. Squeeze a couple of fresh limes into pitcher. You can substitute them with organic lemonade if you like.

4. Mix and stir the contents of the pitcher.

5. Pour loose yerba mate into a metal or glass cup. Better yet, use a gourd if you have one--it gives terere that special flair.

6. Insert the bombilla and pour the mixed pitcher of water into the cup or gourd slowly until it reaches over the bombilla head.

7. Sip through the bombilla. Don´t forget that the tradition of yerba mate or terere is to share it with friends. Pass the joy around.

Tips & Warnings

• Try using your favorite fruit or organic juice instead of limes.

Resources

• Purchase yerba mate, bombilla and gourd at Mymateworld.com.