"Yerba Mate: The Drink That Shaped a Nation" by Julia J. S. Sarreal is a comprehensive history of yerba mate, a caffeinated beverage commonly consumed in Latin America. The book explores the origins of yerba mate and its cultural significance, tracing its history from Indigenous groups to Spanish colonialism and its role in nation-state formation in Argentina. Sarreal's analysis incorporates Indigenous history, political economy, and cultural studies, providing a wide-ranging perspective on the production and consumption of yerba mate. The book also examines the decline and resurgence of yerba mate in Argentina, highlighting its economic and cultural impact in neighboring countries. [Extracted from the article]