mate
A traditional South American beverage made from yerba mate, served in a gourd with a metal straw
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F9C9
- Version Emoji 12
- Category food & drink
- Subcategory drink
Platform Meaning
A traditional South American beverage made from yerba mate, served in a gourd with a metal straw
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Yerba Mate
- Google： Yerba Mate
- Twitter： Yerba Mate
- Unicode： Mate
Detailed Introduction
The 🧉 emoji represents yerba mate, a popular caffeinated drink from South America, especially Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. It symbolizes cultural tradition, social connection, and sharing, as mate is often consumed in groups using a communal gourd and metal straw (bombilla). Common uses include discussing South American culture, sharing moments of relaxation with friends, or referencing the beverage itself. It can convey warmth, friendship, and a laid-back atmosphere, reflecting the social ritual of drinking mate together.