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Well, to be fair it's traditionally drank in a kind of tea preparation (in the broad sense of an infusion, not in the strict sense of a tea plant)

It's mixed with hot water (or cold) than drank through a filter/straw

I've had it the traditional way, but it's more efficient at the office to use a French press.

Southern Brazilian here. I drink "tererê" (mate prepared as iced tea) quite often and find the effects to be quite similar, although the taste is very different.

Nevermind the tea. How does it compare to modafinil?

Its not entirely unlike tea. You can see plenty of pictures of children tasting it, I doubt it has any major effects besides having to pee often.

https://www.google.com/search?q=crianca+chimarrao&num=20&sou...

Nothing compares to modafinil but modafinil. Modafinil is a glorious stimulant gifted to humanity by the gods themselves.

Modafinil:

Pros - gets stuff done, cuts the chit-chat, and all without a hint you're taking medication.

Cons - life without it.

Easier to obtain, I'm sure. What I wouldn't give for a Modafinil scrip...