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2006年10月11日

Yerba Mate

I was introduced to a fascinating beverage following (Canadian) Thanksgiving dinner hosted by our family friends. After the exquisite meal I had the opportunity to try “Yerba Mate”, a South American drink known for its stimulant properties. It has a unique flavour reminiscent of strong green tea with an anise after-taste.

Not only does it require specialized equipment to drink, but there is a relatively complicated procedure involved in its preparation along with a cultural protocol for its consumption.

It turns out my mum has the necessary apparatus and ingredients.

With even greater potential North American snob appeal than Maccha (due to obscurity and availability of equipment), I predict it will be the next trend in hot caffeinated liquids. I, for one, am hooked.

You can surely find all the physical entities you need online, along with some Yerba Mate instructions. Enjoy.

Posted by William at 2006年10月11日 18:58

Comments

Posted by: frankie b. at 2006年10月15日 03:04