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Finally steering away from the most common source of tea, the camellia sinensis plant, Hayden and Michael take on the history of yerba mate, grown in the native rainforests of South America. Find out all about its methods and traditions for preparation and drinking, as well as the roots of its surprising popularity in the Middle East.
Teas reviewed in this episode: Wellbeing Tea (TeaTonic, VIC, Aus), Turmeric, Beetroot & Ginger Tea (TeaTonic), Tickle Me Licco-Mint (Organitea, VIC, Aus)
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