Mate, supermodel Gisele Bundchen's "secret weapon"

Gisele Bündchen is one of the most famous models in the world. A former face of Chanel and Dior, the Brazilian shared with Good Morning America how to make one of her favorite drinks: mate .

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Brrrr missing Brazil!!!! Still trying to get used to this cold. #socold #9F ❄️⛄️❄️ Com saudades do Brasil!!! Ainda temptando me acostumar com esse frio. #muitofrio #-13C #chimarrão

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Mate: Popular drink in southern Brazil

Very popular in southern Brazil (where Gisele Bündchen is from), mate is consumed there as much as in Argentina or Uruguay. There it is called " chimarrão " and the herbs known as "yerba mate" are called " erva mate ".

In this short interview (in English), Gisèle explains how she prepares her mate and gives some tips:

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