ISO argentinian matte or mate

[cuisine_junkie]

its an herb....drank in tea form....also seeking the utensils one uses to drink it (eg the traditional metal straw and wooden cup)

[jgloverwork]

Amazingly, my local Price Chopper (Leslie & Eastern in Leslieville) carries bags of Cruz De Malta Yerba Mate. This was the same stuff available in most supermarkets when I was in Argentina. http://www.gauchogourmet.com/cruz_de_...

Maybe SObeys would also carry?

[pescatarian]

They sell prepared Yerba Mate at Red Rocket Cafe on Queen East at Greenwood.

[Lazar]

El Almacen is a great "go-to" spot, as they have great coffee and other argentinian treats (e.g. sandwiche de miga, empanadas, etc). But if you are looking to brew your own, any of the store that were already posted have it, but you may also want to try the grocery chains. Lately, they all seem to stock Mate (Cruz de Malta mainly but other brands too) in their "international foods" or the "coffee/tea" aisles.

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El Almacen
1078 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA

[graydyn]

I'm not sure about the utensils (I like mine in a mug), but you can get good mate at any Teaopia. It's a bit more money than usual, but the tea is always in fairly good condition.

[mariecollins]

I bought the 'El Mate' (cup), and Bombilla (straw) in Kensington market. The store was on the East side of a North/South Street.

[Pantz]

There's also El Almacen Yerba Mate Cafe on Queen St. West

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/682503

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El Almacen
1078 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA

[Doopsylalolic]

There is an Argentinean cafe/bar on the south side of Wilson, a little west of Jane. They have packets of it. It is next to the Burger King. I don't have a name or an address, but here it is in Google Maps:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.71995...

[Davwud]

In the building behind the one on Wilson. I know it as El Gaucho. If for no other reason, you should go for the empanadas.

DT

[curnonsky]

Have you tried the Latin American food shops in Kensington?