--- primary_color: "#F5007A" secondary_color: "#FED9EB" text_color: black shuffle_questions: false shuffle_answers: true --- ### What is yerba mate? 1. [x] A type of tea made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. > Yes, yerba mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is known for its stimulating and energizing effects, as well as its rich flavor and aroma. 1. [ ] A type of coffee made from the roasted beans of the Coffea arabica plant. > No, yerba mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is known for its stimulating and energizing effects, as well as its rich flavor and aroma. 1. [ ] A type of chocolate made from the roasted seeds of the Theobroma cacao plant. > No, yerba mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is known for its stimulating and energizing effects, as well as its rich flavor and aroma. 1. [ ] A type of energy drink made from a variety of ingredients, including guarana, taurine, and caffeine. > No, yerba mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is known for its stimulating and energizing effects, as well as its rich flavor and aroma. ### What is the caffeine content of yerba mate? 1. [x] Yerba mate has less caffeine than coffee > Yes, yerba mate has less caffeine than coffee, but more caffeine than tea. A typical cup of yerba mate contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, compared to about 95 milligrams in a cup of coffee and 47 milligrams in a cup of black tea. 1. [ ] Yerba mate has more caffeine than coffee > No, yerba mate has less caffeine than coffee, but more caffeine than tea. A typical cup of yerba mate contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, compared to about 95 milligrams in a cup of coffee and 47 milligrams in a cup of black tea. 1. [ ] Yerba mate has about the same caffeine content as coffee > No, yerba mate has less caffeine than coffee, but more caffeine than tea. A typical cup of yerba mate contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, compared to about 95 milligrams in a cup of coffee and 47 milligrams in a cup of black tea. 1. [ ] Yerba mate has no caffeine. > No, yerba mate has less caffeine than coffee, but more caffeine than tea. A typical cup of yerba mate contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, compared to about 95 milligrams in a cup of coffee and 47 milligrams in a cup of black tea. ### What are the potential side effects of yerba mate? - [ ] Yerba mate can cause anxiety and insomnia. - [ ] Yerba mate can cause headaches and stomachaches. - [ ] Yerba mate can interact with certain medications. - [x] All correct. ### Arrange the following steps in the order they occur when sharing yerba mate in a traditional "mate circle" 1. The "cebador" prepares the first mate and takes the first sip. > The correct order is A, C, B, D. The "cebador" prepares the first mate and takes the first sip. Then, the mate is passed to each person in the group, and they sip until it's empty. The "cebador" refills the mate and passes it to the next person. Finally, the mate is passed back to the "cebador" for preparation for the next person. 2. The mate is passed to each person, and they sip until it's empty. > The correct order is A, C, B, D. The "cebador" prepares the first mate and takes the first sip. Then, the mate is passed to each person in the group, and they sip until it's empty. The "cebador" refills the mate and passes it to the next person. Finally, the mate is passed back to the "cebador" for preparation for the next person. 3. The "cebador" refills the mate and passes it to the next person. > The correct order is A, C, B, D. The "cebador" prepares the first mate and takes the first sip. Then, the mate is passed to each person in the group, and they sip until it's empty. The "cebador" refills the mate and passes it to the next person. Finally, the mate is passed back to the "cebador" for preparation for the next person. 4. The mate is passed back to the "cebador," who prepares it for the next person. ### What are the three main types of yerba mate: traditional, con palo, and sin palo? Explain the differences. 1. [x] Traditional mate has stems and leaves, con palo has only leaves, and sin palo has no stems or leaves. 1. [ ] Traditional mate contains sugar, con palo has extra spices, and sin palo is sugar-free. > No, traditional mate has stems and leaves, con palo has only leaves, and sin palo has no stems or leaves. 1. [ ] Traditional mate is roasted, con palo is fermented, and sin palo is aged. > No, traditional mate has stems and leaves, con palo has only leaves, and sin palo has no stems or leaves. 1. [ ] Traditional mate is green, con palo is black, and sin palo is brown. > No, traditional mate has stems and leaves, con palo has only leaves, and sin palo has no stems or leaves. ### What is the temperature of the water traditionally used to prepare yerba mate? 1. [x] Hot but not boiling 1. [ ] Lukewarm > No, traditionally, hot but not boiling water is used to prepare yerba mate, typically around 160-180°F (70-85°C) 1. [ ] Boiling hot > No, traditionally, hot but not boiling water is used to prepare yerba mate, typically around 160-180°F (70-85°C) 1. [ ] Cold > No, traditionally, hot but not boiling water is used to prepare yerba mate, typically around 160-180°F (70-85°C) ### Put the following steps in the traditional preparation of yerba mate in the correct order 1. Fill the mate gourd with yerba mate. 2. Insert the bombilla. 3. Pour hot water over the yerba mate. 4. Allow the yerba mate to steep.