About this Event
Yerba mate is one of the most social drinks in the world. Across Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil it's shared from a single gourd, passed from hand to hand among friends, family and strangers. It has travelled even further: in Syria and Lebanon, families have brewed it for generations, brought home by people returning from South America. That shared circle is called a rueda. For one afternoon, The Muddy Puddle is starting a rueda of its own, and you're invited.
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What to expect
The story of mate. Where it comes from, starting with its Guaraní roots, how it travelled as far as Syria and Lebanon, and why sharing one gourd means so much.
How it's actually made. A hands-on demo of the gourd and the bombilla (the metal straw), plus curing a new gourd, getting the water temperature right and the trick of angling the yerba. You'll get to hold the kit and try it yourself.
Taste the difference. We'll compare a few yerbas from our range side by side, plain and unadorned, so you can notice how origin, cut and grind change the flavour. Our resident mate sommelier (EAYM Level 1) will guide you through aroma and character.
The tasting circle. We'll pass the gourd around the traditional way. If sharing isn't your thing, there are individual cups too.
Our signature drinks. We'll taste through the TMP menu, starting with the most approachable drinks and working towards the most traditional: Mate Latte, Mate Cold Brew, Tereré, Mate Tonic and, last, a Traditional Brew.
Questions and a chat. Stay to ask anything, meet other people and hear about what's coming up at TMP.
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You don't need any experience or equipment. We provide everything. The workshop runs for about 90 minutes and entry is free. Places are limited, so please grab a ticket to save your spot. Mate contains caffeine, so bear that in mind if you're sensitive to it.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Muddy Puddle, Albion Road, London, UK, United Kingdom
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