Argentina Tradition: What is "the MATE"? Have you ever drunk "mate"? If you visited Argentina or you will visit it someday, is possible that you have heard about "mate". Many people think that it's an alcoholic drink but it isn't !. "The mate" is an argentina traditional drink, it's served with yerba mate and hot water, and you can drink a sweet or bitter "mate". We, the people of Argentina, share "the mate" when we're with our family and friends, also when we're alone while we're studying for example. But, when we drink "mate" with someone we speak about the life and different things. It's a drink to share nice and great moments! Now, you know: if you going to visit Argentina someday, you try to drink a "mate" or in spanish "un mate".