Highlights
- Learn how to brew mate in a local family home in Buenos Aires
- Discover the cultural significance of mate and its indigenous roots
- Get hands-on practice with your own station to perfect your technique
- Sample premium yerba varieties and enjoy classic Argentine snacks
- Explore the true essence of mate and its cultural values
Description
Step inside a warm family home in Palermo and master Argentina’s most sacred ritual. Skip the tourist traps and unlock the true soul of Buenos Aires. This exclusive 1.5-hour masterclass takes place inside a private, welcoming family home in the heart of Palermo.
Gather around the family table to discover the indigenous Guaraní roots and the deep social meanings of mate. Learn how to select, season, and care for different types of gourds and metal bombillas.
Get hands-on with your own station to shake the yerba, control water temperature, and sculpt the flawless 45-degree montañita (herb wall). Sample distinct premium yerba varieties while enjoying classic Argentine bakery snacks prepared by your host family.
Includes
1.5-hour masterclass
Guided step-by-step by local hosts
Hands-on practice with mate brewing
Tasting of premium yerba varieties
Classic Argentine bakery snacks
Important Information
- The experience takes place in a private family home
Learn the cultural values of connection, friendship, and community
Understand the indigenous Guaraní roots of mate
Learn the unspoken rules of the mate circle
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund