A few weeks after my interview with Steven Karr, from Guayaki, I came in contact with Stefan Schachter, founder of EcoTeas. After speaking with him for only a minute, I realized that Stefan is one of the people who, like Guayaki and other companies, has paved the road for Yerba Mate in the States. And [...]
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Yerba Mate in NYC with new & old friends
The simplicity of the gourd is overwhelming, yet it continues to attract people far and wide. The herb is heard for miles, and strangers transform into friends with each pull of the bombilla. A bond is formed, and a mutual feeling is established that screams “WE ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THIS MOMENT,” causing everything [...]
Urushop: How one shop is spreading Mate in the UK [interview]
I was recently given the opportunity to interview Renzo, co-founder of Urushop, via e-mail. Urushop is an amazing yerba mate and mate accessory store, based in the UK. Read on to find out how it all started, who the people behind the shop are, and where they’re going with it! What inspired you to start [...]
An Inside Look at EcoTeas [Interview]
I recently got the chance to interview Dee Fretwell, who is the Vice President of Operations at EcoTeas, located in Ashland, Oregon (which Dee pronounces “organ”). The interview randomly came about from the following sequence of events: Circle of Drink received some Mate from EcoTeas. Upon examining the package of the Mate, I saw that [...]
Yerba Mate is the HEALTHIEST DRINK in the WORLD!
Yerba Mate: Practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life This isn’t a chemistry lesson, and I’m not someone with a scientific background (bear with me!), but I’m going to do my best to explain several chemicals, compounds, molecules, and vitamins that are key to Yerba Mate’s chemical composition, which makes it one of [...]
Why do I drink Mate?
“What is this ‘magical’ drink that you talk about all of the time, Matt?” “Does it get you…high?” “Is it healthy for you?” “I heard that this is linked to cancer, I don’t want cancer!” These are just a few of the various questions that people ask me daily about Yerba Mate. I always feel [...]
I want to drink every brand of YERBA MATE in the WORLD!
Dear Yerba Mate Companies, We here at Circle of Drink are dedicated to drinking, and promoting, a variety of Yerba Mate from all around the world. We know that many people have many different preferences for Mate, and we aim to continuously review, and re-review, different brands of Yerba Mate in order to educate others [...]
Mate: The Chill Drink
I LOVE MATE, and it is because of this that I respect and appreciate all that it does for me, and for others. While mate has recently become a large part of my life, there are times when I prefer a nice cup of tea. Due to the fact that mate causes me to chill [...]
Mate Circle: Mate All Day
Mate is commonly referred to as “The Drink of Friendship” for a reason. Its “power” goes beyond its ability to increase your health and awareness, and even extends to strengthening the bond between you and those who you sit down and share a with. I first experienced mate by myself, and felt as if I [...]
MDO’s First Mate Experience
Does it get you high? is the first question that many people ask me when I talk to them about mate. The second question is usually, Can I have some? This video deals with the latter question, during which I introduced my friend, MDO, to the wonderful drink that is mate. Regardless of what people, [...]
