| 食用 | お茶にして飲む。 ビタミンやミネラルの含有量が極めて高いことから「飲むサラダ」と言われている。 野菜の栽培が困難な南米の一部の地域では重要な栄養摂取源。 不発酵茶であるので緑茶と類似の製法。 | Edible | It is consumed by steeping. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals, for which the tea is called a salad drink. It is an important source of nourishments in some regions of South America, where vegetables are not cultivated. Mate is farmed as the same way as green tea, which is also not fermented. |