{"id":"mate_4846455c0f","slug":"traditional-yerba-mate","title":"Traditional Yerba Mate","description":"A classic South American herbal infusion known for its robust, earthy flavor and energizing properties, traditionally shared among friends in a gourd.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"50g Yerba Mate","name":"Yerba Mate","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"loose leaf","notes":"dried leaves and stems","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"hot","notes":"filtered water heated to 75°C (167°F)","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp Sugar (optional)","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste for those who prefer 'mate dulce'","group":"additions","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Fill the gourd (mate) about two-thirds of the way with Yerba Mate.","group":"Preparation","title":"Fill the gourd about two-thirds of the way","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place your hand over the top of the gourd and shake it upside down. This brings the finer dust particles to the top so they don't clog the straw later.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place your hand over the top of the gourd and shake it upside down","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Tilt the gourd so the yerba is on one side, creating a slope. Pour a small amount of cool or room-temperature water into the empty space to moisten the base of the slope. Let it sit for a minute.","group":"Preparation","title":"Tilt the gourd so the yerba is","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Insert the bombilla (straw) into the bottom of the moist slope. Try not to move it again once it is in place.","group":"Assembly","title":"Insert the bombilla","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour hot water (75°C (167°F)) into the empty space next to the straw until it reaches the top of the yerba pile. Do not soak the entire top layer of dry yerba at once; this preserves flavor for later refills.","group":"Steeping","title":"Pour hot water into the empty space next","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Sip through the straw and refill with hot water as needed until the yerba loses its flavor ('lavado').","group":"Serving","title":"Sip through the straw and refill","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use water between 70-80°C (158-176°F); boiling water will burn the leaves and create a very bitter taste. The first pour is usually the most bitter and is often spat out or drunk by the 'cebador' (preparer).","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Argentinian","Uruguayan","Paraguayan"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Mate gourd (porongo)","Bombilla (metal straw with filter)","Thermos"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","paleo","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free","keto"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":500,"unit":"ml","note":"Total volume across several refills"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can heat the water and keep it in a thermos for hours, but the yerba should be prepared fresh in the gourd."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Used yerba mate should be discarded after the session. The gourd should be rinsed with water (no soap) and dried thoroughly to prevent mold.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmate_4846455c0f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b65f0863-92ba-452d-8ae4-7c299f3d8604","imageAlt":"Traditional Yerba Mate — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mate","yerba","caffeine","infusion","traditional","herbal tea","social drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Yerba Mate","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:12:05.649Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:12:05.649Z","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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