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Perfect for hot weather, it combines the earthy notes of yerba with fresh medicinal herbs and citrus.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup Yerba Mate (coarse cut)","name":"Yerba Mate","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"coarse cut","notes":"specifically for tereré","group":"Infusion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter Water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"cold","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups Ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":450,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cubes","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 bunch Fresh Mint","name":"Mint","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh","notes":"bruised or crushed","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 sprig Lemon Verbena or Lemongrass","name":"Lemon Verbena","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"also known as Cedrón","group":"Herbs","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 Lime, sliced","name":"Lime","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"can also use lemon","group":"Flavoring","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the fresh herbs (mint and lemon verbena) in a mortar and pestle. Bruise them lightly to release their essential oils and aroma.","group":"Prep","title":"Place the fresh herbs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Fill a large pitcher with the cold water, ice cubes, sliced lime, and the bruised herbs. Stir well and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to infuse.","group":"Infusion","title":"Fill a large pitcher","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Infusion"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Fill a 'guampa' (or a tall glass) about 2/3 full with yerba mate. Tilt the glass to one side so the yerba settles on a slope.","group":"Serving","title":"Fill a 'guampa' about 2/3 full","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the 'bombilla' (straw) into the lower side of the slope. Pour a small amount of the cold herbal water from the pitcher into that space and let it soak for a moment before filling completely.","group":"Serving","title":"Place the 'bombilla'","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sip through the straw and refill with more cold herbal water as needed until the flavor of the yerba mate is exhausted.","group":"Serving","title":"Sip through the straw and refill","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditionally, Tereré is shared among friends using a single guampa (cup) and bombilla (straw). Use 'Yerba Mate para Tereré' which is usually more coarsely ground to prevent the straw from clogging.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Paraguayan"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Mortar and pestle","Large pitcher","Guampa or tall glass","Bombilla (metal straw)"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Total liquid including ice"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The herbal water can be prepared 1-2 hours in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Discard the used yerba mate after drinking. The herbal water can be kept for the day but is best fresh.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fterere_26fff683a9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=807cecc2-19be-49dc-b83c-ed3517f033e5","imageAlt":"Tereré — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["refreshing","herbal","iced tea","caffeine","summer drink","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tereré","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:12:51.801Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:12:51.801Z","related":[{"id":"agua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3","slug":"agua-de-jamaica","title":"Agua de Jamaica","description":"A classic, refreshing, and vibrant Mexican hibiscus tea known for its tart, cranberry-like flavor and deep ruby color.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","paleo"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fagua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0c3f878-76cb-40d6-bb81-e9e1b89e63c8","imageAlt":"Agua de Jamaica — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","hibiscus","mexican","iced tea","agua fresca","tart"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"limonada_suica_029b80b4d5","slug":"brazilian-swiss-lemonade-limonada-suica","title":"Brazilian Swiss Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)","description":"A creamy, frothy, and refreshing Brazilian limeade made with whole limes and sweetened condensed milk. 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