I had a hard time figuring out what to title this because the length of time to be on one round of the diet can really be referred to in multiple ways-I tend to just say 3 weeks or 6 weeks. Weâll get more into exact number of days etc. in another post.
Mate is a unique, delicious and nutritious tea made from the leaves of Ilex Paraguariensis, a tree that grows only in subtropical South America. Mate is one of natureâs best sources of energy and it is the beverage of choice for millions, not only in South America, but also in many countries around the world.ate is a unique, delicious and nutritious tea made from the leaves of Ilex Paraguariensis, a tree that grows only in subtropical South America. Mate is one of natureâs best sources of energy and it is the beverage of choice for millions, not only in South America, but also in many countries around the world.
To prepare the Yerba Mate infusion, place the dried minced leaves of Yerba Mate inside the Mate cup, and moisten with cool water-let that sit for a minute or so.Next add hot water, below boiling (approx. 70 C) this is called cebar el Mate. Generally a wooden mate made of Palo Santo wood is used in place of a traditional gourd mate for Terere Fill the Mate cup with Yerba Mate up to _ to _ (the more yerba the stronger) of its capacity. 2  For cold mate, a Yerba Mate blend with orange, lemon, or grapefruit is often refreshing.