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By RUIDO DE MATE SL
Free cancellation available
Price is €49 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Tasting of 3 types of yerba mate
    • Cultural introduction to mate
    • Hands-on learning on how to prepare mate
    • Glutenfree snacks by the Río de la Plata and paired with each type of yerba mate

Activity location

    • Madrid
    • Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. de la Palma, 31, Centro, 28004 Madrid, España
    • Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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Mate Tasting in Madrid: Discover SouthAmerica’s Famous Drink

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
€49.00 x 1 Adult€49.00
Total
Price is €49.00
Until Mon, 2 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tasting of 3 types of yerba mate
  • Inclusions
    Cultural introduction to mate
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on learning on how to prepare mate
  • Inclusions
    Gluten-free snacks inspired by the Río de la Plata and paired with each type of yerba mate
  • Inclusions
    Symbolic “Mate Ambassador” certificate

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The only mate tasting experience in Madrid.

    During this immersive 1.5-hour experience, you will learn about the traditions, rituals, and interesting facts behind a drink that is part of the daily lives of millions of people—including football legends like Messi and Suárez.

    You'll sample three different types of yerba mate, learn how to prepare your own mate, and discover why this drink has become such an important cultural symbol.

    The experience is suitable for all audiences and includes gluten-free tastings inspired by the cuisine of the Río de la Plata region.

    In detail:
    During this experience, you will discover mate through its history, the senses, and ritual.

    1. History of mate
      A brief journey to understand the origins of mate and how it became one of the most important social rituals in South America.

    2. Mate folklore
      Myths, truths, and fun facts about this mysterious drink that millions of people enjoy every day.

    3. Mate and science
      We will explore why so many people choose mate as their daily drink and what makes it different from coffee or tea.

    4. Sensory experience
      Using your five senses, you will taste three different yerbas, from the least to the most intense, accompanied by traditional gluten-free dishes from the Rio de la Plata region.

    5. The ritual
      You will learn how to prepare and brew your own mate.

Location

Activity location

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    • Madrid
    • Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. de la Palma, 31, Centro, 28004 Madrid, España
    • Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain