Mate is an infusion made with yerba mate (ilex paraguariensis) and is widely consumed in Argentina, especially in the Río de la Plata region. It contains caffeine and tannins, which is why its taste is bitter. It is considered to have digestive, purifying and body-preserving properties, thanks to its high antioxidant content. The container in which it is taken is called matt, Cuya, porongo o guampalight bulb. You have all the information in: «Typical dishes of Argentina«.
You have all the information in: "Typical dishes of Argentina".