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Yerba Mate Glossary

Lavado

Spanish adjective which means washed. Used as a term to point out that all the flavors “washed away” from mate and it becomes tasteless. The more refills yerba mate can take before becoming lavado, the longer durability it has.

Light body

See body. Light body means that the mate feels weightless, light and watery in the mouth.

Long durability

See durability. Long durability means that yerba mate can take 25 and more refills before it becomes lavado.

Body

Characteristic, used to define the tactile feel of mate in the mouth, similar to other gourmet products, like wine or coffee. It includes the mouthfeel of the drink, its thickness and weight. Cut of yerba mate, drying methods and aging all contribute to the body of mate. Usually, body can be described as light, medium and full — the more thick and dense mate feels in the mouth, the more full body it has.
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