Small Group Tasting to Become a Mate Expert in Buenos Aires

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What You’ll Experience
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English, Spanish
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Join Marcela and Tomás, local Mate experts, in Buenos Aires for an authentic tasting experience. Immerse yourself in Argentina's cultural tradition with guided expertise.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

We are Marcela, Tomás and Joel, three huge Mate fans!

Marcela is the co-founder of Mate & Co., an Argentine Mate Brand that blends yerba with 100% natural herbs, fruits, flowers and spices.

Tomás and Joel are mate specialists.

Together we have given many classes and tasting experiences to tourists and locals. We are eager to share our expertise about this local tradition with you and give you a genuine taste of Argentina!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Mate tasting
Get to try the best traditional organic Yerba Mate and also all of our 100% natural Blends.
MAIN
Traditional Argentine sweets
The Mate is served with some of the most traditional Argentine sweets and bakery.

What You Get

Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Yerba Mate: ​meaning, origin, production process, properties,​ ​consumption types and levels in Argentina and worldwide. Become an expert: ​different types of yerbas in the market. Accessories, straws, cups and curing process. Tasting:​ how to prepare the perfect mate. Get to taste all our Blends served with some typical Argentine sweets. The ritual: ​the meaning of mate in Argentine culture. Closure​ and discounts in all our shop. You'll receive a diploma certifying your participation in the workshop!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tte. Benjamín Matienzo 1559, Teniente Benjamín Matienzo, Comuna 14 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1426

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The workshop will take place at PACHAMAMA (Benjamín Matienzo 1559), located in Cañitas: one of the nicest and most calm parts of Palermo, Buenos Aires.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Argentina Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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