Gourds used in the preparation of mate (a type of herbal tea) are displayed at the Museo de la Ciudad...
Gourds used in the preparation of mate (a type of herbal tea) are displayed at the Museo de la Ciudad in Buenos Aires July 20, 2010. The gourds, dating from the last century, feature images of the Argentine shield. Organizers from the museum invited members of the public to an open tasting day and a tour to view a collection of traditional mate gourds used in preparation of the beverage. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA - Tags: FOOD SOCIETY)