Tom Tarchine on yerba mate, the healthy alternative to coffee
About this episode
Tom Tarchine is a Spanish teacher who travelled to South America and become steeped in the rich traditions of yerba mate, a coffee alternative widely consumed by the peoples of Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and beyond. In this conversation with Tom we discuss:
- The history of yerba mate
- The vitamin and mineral profile of the drink
- The traditional method of preparing and consuming it
- Why people should try yerba mate as an alternative to coffee
- What to look for when buying it
You can learn more about yerba mate at goyerbamate.com and learn about Tom on his IG account @dubtronicist.
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Music by Chris Merenda
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