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Tereré

Paraguayan · Drink

An ice-cold, refreshing herbal yerba mate infusion, the national drink of Paraguay. Perfect for hot weather, it combines the earthy notes of yerba with fresh medicinal herbs and citrus.

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10 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time10 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Place the fresh herbs

    Place the fresh herbs (mint and lemon verbena) in a mortar and pestle. Bruise them lightly to release their essential oils and aroma.

  2. Fill a large pitcher

    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.

    3 min

  3. Fill a 'guampa' about 2/3 full

    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.

  4. Place the 'bombilla'

    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.

  5. Sip through the straw and refill

    Sip through the straw and refill with more cold herbal water as needed until the flavor of the yerba mate is exhausted.

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Mortar and pestleLarge pitcherGuampa or tall glassBombilla (metal straw)
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The herbal water can be prepared 1-2 hours in advance and kept in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Discard the used yerba mate after drinking. The herbal water can be kept for the day but is best fresh.

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Tereré
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Place the fresh herbs

Place the fresh herbs (mint and lemon verbena) in a mortar and pestle. Bruise them lightly to release their essential oils and aroma.