And most emblematic is sharing a hollowed-out gourd of yerba maté, an herbal tea woven in Uruguay’s social fabric. Maté is caffeinated and the herbs are steeped, but unlike regular tea ...

introduced an iconic beverage in Uruguay and other South American countries, yerba mate tea, to Chinese people on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China. Bandera said he was ...

But it's more than just carrying around a gourd and sipping tea. The process of making and ... Two of the favorites to win Copa América-- Argentina and Uruguay-- often are seen enjoying maté ...