Due to the FIFA World Cup, fans around the world are crazy. After the match on Tuesday, Argentina has reached the final. After reaching the final, there is a lot of discussion about the players of Argentina, that too because of a special drink. Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi himself has been seen drinking this drink many times. According to media reports, the entire team of Puri has also brought this drink to Qatar. You can also see in the photo above that Messi has a drink in his hand, which he is drinking through a straw. It may look normal to you, but this drink is very special.
Actually, the drink that Messi and his companions keep drinking, that drink is prepared in a special way. You must also be wondering what is this drink and what is special about it and what is so special about this drink that it is the favorite drink of Argentine players. So know the answer to each of your questions…
What is the name of this drink?
Please tell that the name of the drink in Messi’s hand is Yerba Mate. Along with the players of Argentina, players of other teams also like to drink it. Players of many countries keep it with them. This is a kind of herbal drink, very much liked by South American players. Players from Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina like it more and use it. It is so special that players keep it with them and even when they go somewhere for a tournament, it definitely stays with their kit. Even when players go on long tours, they keep a lot of stock of this drink with them.
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Now the players of Argentina have come to play in Qatar, so they have brought it with them. According to the test and need of the players, it has been prepared differently for everyone. Now from Argentina’s famous player Lionel Messi to other players drink it regularly. Whenever there is a match, after that the players are often seen with this drink and they take this drink instead of green tea etc. Apart from this, many players are seen drinking before the game, after the game, in the locker room and apart from the game.
What is yerba mate?
Yerba Mate is a special kind of drink, which is made from Yerba Mate. Yerba Mate is a special kind of plant growing in South America, from which this herbal drink is made. You can also call it a special kind of decoction or it is also called tea made from yerba mate. By the way, to make it in the traditional way, a vessel called gourd is used, in which a straw is placed. Then it is boiled and there is a mesh in the straw, so that the leaves remain outside and it is drunk.
Why this drink is important for Argentina
about yerba mate new York Times A report published in 2006 mentions a football player Sebastián Driussi, who has told that when I was in Argentina, I was always told to drink this on behalf of the nutraceutical. They believed that it keeps you hydrated. Driussi, who has played with Argentina for many years, also says, ‘I don’t know, but it is like water for us. We used to drink this before games, in the locker room, everywhere. There is no fix time to drink it and we could drink it anytime. Not only this, for the players of Argentina, it works to strengthen friendship.
At the same time, Juan José Szychowski, President of the National Institute of Yerba Mate, made in Argentina, has said that there is a kind of art in making it. It is different for every person, sweet for some, hot for some and cold for some. Everyone likes to drink it in their own way. For this it is said that if you start drinking it once, then you will not stop drinking it. It is a tradition as well as a very good drink for health.
You have understood that how important this drink is for the players of Argentina. The result of this is that when the Argentina team came to Qatar, they brought about 1100 pounds i.e. about 5 quintals of yerba mate with them. Bringing 5 quintals of yerba to the event that lasts a few days shows how important it is behind the energy of Argentina. Apart from this, other teams have also come to the tournament with large quantities of it. If we talk about its price, then many types of mate are available in the market and their prices also vary depending on the quality.
What are its advantages?
However, now it is made and packed for the players. It is considered very special for health and contains polyphenol, which is considered an antioxidant. Because of this, it is more liked by the players. Experts believe that it hydrates you. Talking about other benefits of this, it boosts energy and maintains mental focus. Also, it helps the body in improving physical performance, fighting infections. An article has also been written in The New York Times on a drink on this and it has been told how the players remain energetic by drinking Yerba Mate.
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