Yerba Mate

Paul_B

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Jul 14, 2008
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Does anyone drink Yerba Mate? What does it taste like and is there a natural, UK equivalent? I mean a local plant that can be used instead?
 

John Fenna

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Oct 7, 2006
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Tried it (got my own gourd and silver straw and all)...... nearly redecorated the livingroom with the part digested contents of my stomach.
It is a foul brew that reminds me of nothing more than silage liquer - which is widely available in Britain!
The remains of the packet went in the compost bin!
 

Toddy

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Jan 21, 2005
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I like it :D and it improves..........you're supposed to keep topping up the gourd and use it all day :)

It tastes green, but it you drink too much too quickly you'll get a buzz of white headedness.......like too much caffeine :dunno:

UK equivalent ? Thing is that so many of the plants that could be used like this are 'contra indicated' nowadays.
Sandsnakes or Listenclear might know better than I do. Personally I find a mix of berry leaves, a bit of sage, some catnip and some meadowsweet works fine.

Interesting to hear what others might use :D

cheers,
Toddy
 

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