What is that wierd tea called?!
Answers: I think its middle eastern. Its an herbal infusion served in this funky little cup. You put the loose tea in the bottom at a slant, then you add hot water and sip it out of this wierd straw that has a filter thing at the end. The straw is metal and the end is a triangle with holes in it. Its really strong too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(bever...
I think this is it. Not sure though. Sounds very interesting though!
I knew what it was.. but I can't remember.
Yerba Mate, is not middle eastern, it's south American, Argentinian to be precise. The artefact you drink it from is called a bombillo.
It is Mate, it is from Argentina, I have been there
it is from South America, from the region of Argentina, Uruguay , Brazil Paraguay and Bolivia named Chaco... the name is Yerba Mate that it contains a significant amount of caffeine, it is similar than coca tea or mate de coca , you can buy both at amazon.com