“A gourd circle, or ‘ronda de mat,’ is the cultural practice of sharing yerba mate among friends, and is still a hallmark of ...

Preparing a yerba mate involves a few simple steps: Once prepared, yerba mate is consumed by sipping the infused water through the bombilla. It is common to refill the gourd with hot water multiple ...

You can buy yaupon as loose or bagged tea, advertised as equally good hot or cold. Or if you live in an area roughly ...

Yerba mate, especially when shared in a gourd, has been enjoyed for generations in South America. There’s a ceremony and ritual in packing a gourd and passing it around, which fosters a sense of ...

Traditionally served in a gourd with a metal straw, yerba mate has an earthy, slightly bitter taste that fans describe as invigorating. Chamomile is one of the most beloved herbal teas for relaxation.

May improve insulin signaling and lower blood sugar levels. Contains compounds that may lower cholesterol and protect heart ...

Gourds (left) and squash (right) are similar, but one shouldn’t be eaten. / SENEZ/Getty Images; Penpak Ngamsathain/Getty Images As temperatures shift during fall, so do many people’s appetites ...

Travis Gienger, who nicknamed his prize-winning pumpkin “Rudy,” has been growing gourds for nearly 30 years Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent Travis Gienger nicknamed his pumpkin "Rudy" for ...

Yerba Mate is the perfect go-to when you're looking for a boost of caffeine but want to skip the coffee. Traditionally the beverage is prepared in a gourd that is shared amongst guests.

Elsewhere in Palermo, Todo Mates sells yerba-mate drinking vessels fashioned from hollowed-out gourds, palo santo, cow hooves, and more — not to mention bags of the antioxidant-rich shrub ...

Douglas Blyde discovers that instead of a bolshy bottle of red, cocktails are the thing to order at the Argentinian steak group Though it’s made its name on the quality of its mighty medley of ...

Though it’s made its name on the quality of its mighty medley of Malbecs, now the three-decade-old Gaucho restaurant group has launched a cocktail selection to echo the quality of its wine list.