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By Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel since 1997

Yerba Mate - Background and Preparation

Sunday November 14, 2004
mate and bombilla One of South America's most favorite beverages, yerba maté is an herbal tea with medicinal properties affecting overall health, vigor and endurance. Sharing a maté with close friends and family strenghtens the bonds of friendship and good will.
Photo of a maté gourd and straw, or bombilla, displayed with the kind permission of Peter and Jackie Main.

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