News of mate

Chasing the perfect mate with Martín Gómez, the yerba mate sommelier

24-12-2025 08:08 Chemical engineer and yerba mate sommelier Martín Gómez – the author of 'La yerba mate: Mitos, verdades y chamuyos' – blends science, history and ritual in his desire to celebrate Argentina’s national drink and attract a new generation of drinkers at home and abroad.

by Niko Spiridellis

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Yerba mate farmers feel the pinch as Milei ends price controls

26-08-2025 17:31 For decades, yerba mate farmers benefited from state intervention. Now, under President Javier Milei, many growers are struggling to survive.