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Continue ReadingPronounced she-ma-HOWN, chimarrão is un-aged, green yerba mate grown in Brazil distinctly for the native population. Brazil also grows most of Uruguays mate, which we consider “Gaucho Mate.” The former is light, brightly green, and has a short cycle. The latter is more robust, aged for several months, and usually has muscular, malty flavors.
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Argentine Calabash vs Brazilian Cuia – Yerba Mate Gourds
by David Askaripour onArgentine calabash gourds and Brazilian cuias are both made from the hollowed and dried squash…
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Types of Yerba Mate Tea Explained
by David Askaripour onThere are many types of yerba mate tea, just like wine, tea, and olives. Yerba…
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Introduction to Chimarrão, Brazilian Yerba Mate
by David Askaripour onWhat is Chimarrão Brazilian Yerba Mate? Chim-A-What…? Yeah, I know. That was my reaction the…
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