Traditional drink

Mate is a traditional drink form South America. You can find people different varieties of it in Argentina, brazil, Paraguay and uruguay, though there are some variants. Yerba mate (it's similar in taste to a very strong green tea) is placed in a special recipient and then hot water poured (enough for a few sips). The infusion is then drank by using the metal "bombilla". It's a drink commonly shared between members of the family or friends.