Mate, A Drink that Transcends Borders (El Mate, Una Bebida que Atraviesa Fronteras)
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Do you like tea? Sure, maybe. But have you ever tried (or seen someone else try) yerba mate?
Mate goes beyond just a drink. It goes beyond the English tea time or that of other cultures. It's something which is almost... spiritual, you know?
Having started as a tradition among the Guarani people and then adopted by Spanish colonizers, this drink has spread across the world and is now seen consumed by European athletes, Hollywood artists, and even... U.S. presidents?!
The story behind mate is quite a fascinating and interesting one, and it's a story we dive into in our penultimate episode of the third season of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast! Enjoy the episode, and make sure to prepare your favorite drink before diving in!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1269
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