#006 – This episode is about Tereré

Interview with Osvaldo of Toma (IG)

Ozzie is the founder Toma Yerba Mate. He was born in New Jersey but his Paraguayan roots run deep…He loves sharing his ancestral culture with others, connecting, conversing, and cultivating community. And yerba mate is a huge part of his culture. He’s a Georgetown grad, futbol lover, and yogi in training. Thrilled to have teamed up with his childhood friend, Fabio, to share yerba mate with the world, from their lens…

In this episode we talk about:

• The process of drying the yerba leaves
• Kurupi yerba mate
• Plants that help yerba mate grow
• How to prepare Tereré
• His recipe 
• The resilience of mint
• How Toma started
• Guampa
• Theory behind how drinking Tereré got started
• Triple Alliance War
• St. Thomas patron saint of Yerba mate
• Signs of a good Tereré
• Herbs that go well in Tereré: Cedron Burrito Anise Boldo
• PFL
• Andres Cantor
• “Love is the only thing that you get more of when you give it away.”

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