World Flavors Cookbook

Mate Cocido

Brewed mate tea in a cup — the everyday version of the traditional mate ritual, drunk as a morning tea with milk.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp yerba mate
• 500ml hot water (not boiling, about 75C)
• Milk (optional)
• Sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring water to about 75-80C (not boiling — this burns mate).
2. Add yerba mate to a teapot or use a tea bag.
3. Steep 3-4 minutes.
4. Strain into cups.
5. Add milk if desired (mate cocido con leche).
6. Sweeten lightly.