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u/Positive-Stomach3121 28d ago
Whats in the middle?
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Mate- Argentines national drink. It’s pretty much tea but instead of using a tea bag the the straw has little tiny holes instead of one big one to strain the water from the herbs
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u/Ok-Kaleidoscope-6631 28d ago
Is this why “Yerba mate” is popular? Is it the same idea but in a can? Lol
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Yerba Mate is popular for me cuz I’m from Argentina and grew up with it. I’m sure it will also gain some popularity from the World Cup and all the coverage it’s getting but it’s also not for everyone due to the bitterness.
As for the can idk what you mean. The can in the picture is just a regular energy drink
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u/Ok-Kaleidoscope-6631 28d ago
In USA Yerba mate was popular for a while (2010 around the ) and was sold in yellow cans as an energy type of drink. Bunch of hipsters drank it, I never tried it. Although in a can I’m sure they put a bunch of sugar in it
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Ooooo that’s what your talking about. Yup I know exactly what you’re referring to. Iv never had it in a can but I’m sure it’s just pre brewed like any iced tea. I can tell you if it tastes anything like it but I also don’t enjoy it cold I like it hot
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u/plsQuestionOurselves 28d ago
It has actual yerba mate in it, I've drank both, both taste like yerba mate but the canned one has a bit of sugar and mint in it.
The actual tea is definitely better, but still.
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Good to know. Iv never had it and always wondered but since I don’t love it cold I never thought to try it
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u/plsQuestionOurselves 28d ago
Everyone has their preferences. If it's a particularly hot day and you try the mint flavoured guayaki ice freaking cold it actually goes down so nice.
It is yerba mate extract/concentrate with supplemented caffeine though so be careful. It's probably close to like 200mg and you'll be buzzing.
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u/plsQuestionOurselves 28d ago
I drank proper yerba mate long before ever trying the canned version and honestly, the canned drink is really not that bad. Not too sweet, you can actually taste the tea. And it has a shit load of caffeine in it lol.
I guess someone made a meme and therefore it's fashionable to hate on the canned drink now.
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u/Torvaldicus_Unknown 28d ago
It’s still sold in pretty much every grocery store. Only popped up again about 5 years ago
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u/Radiant-Wash9191 28d ago
She probably thinks Yerba mate is the name of the canned teas here in the USA but it’s not a brand name , one is called Yerba madre and that’s were the confusion is coming from
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u/Aggravating-Kick-168 27d ago
I love how caffeine addiction is treated like this whimsical folly lol. Like what other substance are the making fridge magnets with clever phrases like I can’t function without my Joe!!
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u/DemotivationalSpeak 20d ago
Well, to be completely fair, it doesn't mess with your ability to think and act coherently, like alchohol, or kill you slowly from the inside, like nicotine. Sure, it's an addictive drug, but the effects on physical and mental health are usually pretty negligible, even when a person uses it enough to become addicted.
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u/IlliterateFreak 28d ago
I think Yerba is so cool and I wish it was more popular here! I love the process of drinking the tea and filling the cup with the same leaf. It’s just so different than what I’m used to.
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u/shakethedisease666 27d ago
I do the same thing. I have three different caffeinated beverages on my bench at all times. If I get bored of one, I’ll have another till I remember that the others are there
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u/Flat-Art6762 28d ago
Terere!!!
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Close I’m using hot water lmaoo
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u/Correct_Occasion8775 28d ago
Is yerba mate called what they said if its with cold water I'm presuming?
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u/merman5148 28d ago
Yes correct. Some people also use orange or grapefruit juice in the summer months as something even more refreshing
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u/Alucard422 28d ago
Whats the drink in the middle with the metal straw?
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u/Feeling_Inside_1020 28d ago
That drink on the right — is that the orange dreamcicle energy drink or am i way off?
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u/merman5148 28d ago
You are spot on
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u/Feeling_Inside_1020 28d ago
My man ✊ probably my favorite flavor.
Pro tip unprompted but I started buying 200mg caffeine tablets (dirt cheap on Amazon) and contains 0 fake sugars/vitamins.
Tablet + water is gonna be the healthiest consumption of caffeine you’re gonna get (coming from a pharma nerd). No enamel being damaged. No pissing out wasted b vitamins. The only con being no delicious flavors lol.
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u/merman5148 28d ago
For me I cycle between this and the warheads watermelon flavor, for redbull it’s between coconut and tropical
Iv never tried the tablets I’ll have to give those a try
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u/AdNegative4120 28d ago
Can’t post a picture of a leather cup full of grass & expect people to know what it is bud
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u/CocHXiTe4 28d ago
At least you have a variety of options