The Ancient Drink of Health and Friendship

MARCH 21, 2008 FRIDAY AT 3PM CT

 


  Coffee, tea, or mate? The Turks have their coffee, the Japanese have their green tea, but in South America, the stimulant of choice is mate. For many Argentinians, mate is more than a drink –- it's a social ritual with a rich history first developed by the people of the pampas. And it may be coming soon to a bar near you.

Guest
  • David Karr, founder of Guayaki (Gwy-uh-KEE), a company that sells Yerba Mate and other products
  • Paola Hernandez, professor of Spanish literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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