Maté is mainstream. There's even an emoji, added to keyboards in 2019. But it's more than just carrying around a gourd and sipping tea. The process of making and drinking maté involves a ritual ...

Traditionally enjoyed through a metal straw from a hollowed-out gourd, yerba maté is a source of antioxidants and vitamins as well as a satisfying vegetal taste. But here’s where it gets even ...