Argentine · drink
Mate
Mate reads heat 5.3, richness 3.2 and sweetness 3.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Heat 5.3 · Richness 3.2 · Sweetness 3.1 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Earthy 1.8 · Umami 1.8 · Fruity 1.2 · Salinity 0.7 · Bitterness 0.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Floral 0.5
What's in it (4)
- 3 tbsp dried yerba mate herb
- 8 oz hot water (70-80°C)
- 1 bombilla metal straw
- 1 gourd
Time & effort: about 3 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 12.6 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Fill a gourd two-thirds full with yerba mate, tilt it to one side, and insert the bombilla into the lower portion.
- Pour hot but not boiling water into the empty space beside the herb and sip through the bombilla without stirring.
- Refill with water repeatedly and pass the gourd to share.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.