CGTN Why Uruguay understands tea and China understands mate

China and Uruguay share a long-standing friendly relationship rooted in mutual respect and cultural understanding. In Uruguay, yerba mate is a daily ritual, shared in public spaces and passed from hand to hand. In China, tea plays a similar role – brewed slowly, offered to guests and used to welcome others.

Different leaves, the same purpose: creating connection, slowing time and bringing people together through everyday life.

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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-01/Mate-and-tea-a-dialogue-beyond-distance-1Koev3CXM9G/p.html

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