I started drinking Mate after my father brought some yerba (and two Materas) from Chile. I prefer it to coffee mainly because the latter kills my stomach and in

I started drinking Mate after my father brought some yerba (and two Materas) from Chile. I prefer it to coffee mainly because the latter kills my stomach and intestine while I tolerate Mate quite well. One recommended way of serving it is to grab a Grapefruit and "knead" it (as if it was dough) so that the juices are freed inside. Then make a big hole (like a triangle) with a knife, getting as deep as possible; add some yerba mate in the hole, and then place the bombilla (straw) in there. You can add some honey for a sweeter flavour.