Tom Tarchine is a Spanish teacher who travelled to South America and become steeped in the rich traditions of yerba mate, a coffee alternative widely consumed by the peoples of Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and beyond. In this conversation with Tom we discuss:The history of yerba mateThe vitamin and mineral profile of the drinkThe traditional method of preparing and consuming itWhy people should try yerba mate as an alternative to coffeeWhat to look for when buying itYou can learn more about yerba mate at goyerbamate.com and learn about Tom on his IG account @dubtronicist.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda