Introduction to mate

Description

Have you heard of mate? It's a South American beverage, widely consumed on a daily basis, particularly in Uruguay, resulting from the infusion of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Drunk since time immemorial by the Guarani Amerindians (indigenous people of the Amazon regions of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay), it is said to have numerous virtues:

- its caffeine content makes it an energy drink, but unlike coffee, which it replaces advantageously, the release of caffeine is gradual and long-lasting thanks to the presence of theobromine.
- promotes concentration
- rich in antioxidants (even more so than green tea), minerals (iron, potassium, magnesium) and vitamins (A, B, C and E, whose presence is attested by the Instituto Nacional de la Yerba Mate in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- appetite-suppressant effect
- ideal for athletes (healthy stimulant, fat-burning effect)

Mate is drunk throughout the day, infusing the same leaves over and over again. It can be prepared as an infusion, like a tea, or using the traditional calabash and bombilla, to make the most of its flavours.

During this workshop, Maria, tea sommelier, herself originally from Uruguay, will guide you in discovering and taming this new infusion: history, benefits, preparation and tasting methods, discovery of accessories (calabashes, bombilla), and of course, tasting our new range of matés (available very soon).

This workshop lasts about 1h15, and we'll be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

USEFUL INFORMATION :
Duration: about 1h15
Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 - 11:00
Location: 17 rue Lacharrière 75011 Paris
Maximum number of people: 8 (minimum: 4 people)

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