which can be found in yerba mate. Drinking very hot yerba mate tea may increase the risk of certain cancers, including esophageal cancer, due to the hot temperature. Yerba mate is an herbal tea ...
This infusion is very traditional in Argentina , prepared by steeping dry leaves of yerba mate in hot water. You drink mate from a shared hollow gourd (called mate in Spanish) with a metal straw.
What has become popular in the U.S. is the ready-to-drink yerba mate products—whether it’s a can or a glass bottle. We brew yerba mate and then add mint, fruit juice, or other flavors.