You cannot leave Argentina without trying yerba mate, the local tea. It’s such a popular social activity, you’ll see it everywhere. You begin  by pouring tea from a flask into a small gourd shaped metal cup with a metal straw called a bombilla, and pass this cup around. Because it is meant to be a social drink (served with a thermos of water, cup and bombilla to pass around) you won’t find it served in every bar or restaurant.

Traditionally South American caffeine-rich infused drink, that was first consumed by the Guaraní and also spread by the Tupí people. Where ever you go in Argentina you will not be able to escape being offered Mate. It’ll give you an energy boost thanks to the natural caffeine content. Rich in a whole host of powerful antioxidants it is packed with B vitamins, vitamin C, zinc, potassium and manganese.