Ingredients
| 2 tbsp | yerba mate |
| 1 tbsp | sugar |
| 250 ml | water |
| 250 ml | milk |
Method
- Lightly caramelise the sugar with the yerba in a small pan, stirring, for 1 min.
- Add the water and simmer 2 min.
- Add the milk, heat without boiling and strain.
To finish: With cheese bread or chipa (recipe 16).
Tip: Caramelising the yerba with sugar is the secret of the traditional version: it softens the bitterness.