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Flooding the Mate
When you flood the mate, you add water over your mountain of mate and immerse all of the yerba. This is an alternative to bombilla hemisphere switching and, if done...
Flooding the Mate
When you flood the mate, you add water over your mountain of mate and immerse all of the yerba. This is an alternative to bombilla hemisphere switching and, if done...
Yerba Mate Improves Ability to Read
Do you want to know what I love to do all the time? Read. I eat books like food. I come from a family of avid, relentless, uncompromising readers. My...
Yerba Mate Improves Ability to Read
Do you want to know what I love to do all the time? Read. I eat books like food. I come from a family of avid, relentless, uncompromising readers. My...
The Server Remains Low
The role of the yerba mate server Known as the cebador (pronounced sey-BAH-dor), the yerba mate server has the honor of preparing and serving yerba mate to all the guests...
The Server Remains Low
The role of the yerba mate server Known as the cebador (pronounced sey-BAH-dor), the yerba mate server has the honor of preparing and serving yerba mate to all the guests...
Drinking Mate While Driving
Drinking and driving is bad. But what about our beloved mate? We can’t stop drinking this holy herb because we’re in a car. No sir! What sort of car ride...
Drinking Mate While Driving
Drinking and driving is bad. But what about our beloved mate? We can’t stop drinking this holy herb because we’re in a car. No sir! What sort of car ride...
The Queen Outlawed Mate
Throughout history, there have been many attempts to ban yerba mate Yerba mate was illegal in London. Published in the 1882 Tropical Agriculturist, we hear the plea of Anglo Porteno,...
The Queen Outlawed Mate
Throughout history, there have been many attempts to ban yerba mate Yerba mate was illegal in London. Published in the 1882 Tropical Agriculturist, we hear the plea of Anglo Porteno,...
La Rubia
La Rubia — 4 of 5 palos Type: Organic / Aged 2 years / Con palos Region: Obligado, Paraguay Company: Eugen Junghanns Gourd Used: Wooden Reviewed: 9/6/2012 Description of La...
La Rubia
La Rubia — 4 of 5 palos Type: Organic / Aged 2 years / Con palos Region: Obligado, Paraguay Company: Eugen Junghanns Gourd Used: Wooden Reviewed: 9/6/2012 Description of La...
Piporé Despalada (without stems): A Strong and ...
Piporé — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 8/18/2012 Type: Despalada (no palos) Region: Santo Pipó, Misiones, Argentina Gourd Type: Wooden Description of Pipore Despalada Yerba Mate This despalada version...
Piporé Despalada (without stems): A Strong and ...
Piporé — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 8/18/2012 Type: Despalada (no palos) Region: Santo Pipó, Misiones, Argentina Gourd Type: Wooden Description of Pipore Despalada Yerba Mate This despalada version...
The Trustworthy Yerba: Piporé
Piporé — 3.90 of 5 palos — reviewed 7/26/2012 Type: Traditional (with stems) Region: Santo Pipó, Misiones, Argentina Gourd Type: Wooden Description of Pipore Yerba Mate This traditional Argentine yerba...
The Trustworthy Yerba: Piporé
Piporé — 3.90 of 5 palos — reviewed 7/26/2012 Type: Traditional (with stems) Region: Santo Pipó, Misiones, Argentina Gourd Type: Wooden Description of Pipore Yerba Mate This traditional Argentine yerba...
Meta Mate Traditional
Meta Mate — 3.60 of 5 palos — reviewed 7/16/2012 Type: Traditional, con palos. February 2012 Harvest. Region: Brazil Reviewed with: Ceramic Gourd Description This Brazilian yerba (aka erva mate)...
Meta Mate Traditional
Meta Mate — 3.60 of 5 palos — reviewed 7/16/2012 Type: Traditional, con palos. February 2012 Harvest. Region: Brazil Reviewed with: Ceramic Gourd Description This Brazilian yerba (aka erva mate)...
The Art of Yerba Mate Bombillas
Bombilla, pronounced bom-bee-SHAH, the word literally means “straw” in Castellano. Without the bombilla, there’s no drinking mate. It’s an essential tool when drinking yerba traditionally out of a mate (gourd)....
The Art of Yerba Mate Bombillas
Bombilla, pronounced bom-bee-SHAH, the word literally means “straw” in Castellano. Without the bombilla, there’s no drinking mate. It’s an essential tool when drinking yerba traditionally out of a mate (gourd)....
Fresh Look into the Pharmacological and Social ...
Some of the Main Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Lowers High Blood Pressure Relaxes and Soothes Nervous System Decreases Bad Cholesterol Anti-Inflammatory Anti-mutagenic Antioxidant properties Improves Immune System Combats Colon...
Fresh Look into the Pharmacological and Social ...
Some of the Main Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Lowers High Blood Pressure Relaxes and Soothes Nervous System Decreases Bad Cholesterol Anti-Inflammatory Anti-mutagenic Antioxidant properties Improves Immune System Combats Colon...
Aviva Wild Harvest Yerba Mate Review
I got the chance to review Aviva's Wild Harvest Yerba Mate. Watch the video below where I shared my experience.
Aviva Wild Harvest Yerba Mate Review
I got the chance to review Aviva's Wild Harvest Yerba Mate. Watch the video below where I shared my experience.
Breathe Before You Rush: How Mate is More Than ...
In order for me to elaborate on the topic of why Yerba Mate is so necessary today, I need to first introduce you to two people: Charles and Brad. Charles...
Breathe Before You Rush: How Mate is More Than ...
In order for me to elaborate on the topic of why Yerba Mate is so necessary today, I need to first introduce you to two people: Charles and Brad. Charles...
The Prided Paraguayan Yerba Mate, Pajarito
Pajarito — 3.80 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/30/2012 Type: Special Selection. Aged 20-24 months. Region: Asunción, Paraguay Company: Lauro Raatz S.A. Description of Pajarito Yerba Mate The most well-known...
The Prided Paraguayan Yerba Mate, Pajarito
Pajarito — 3.80 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/30/2012 Type: Special Selection. Aged 20-24 months. Region: Asunción, Paraguay Company: Lauro Raatz S.A. Description of Pajarito Yerba Mate The most well-known...
The true story of how EcoTeas came to be [Inter...
(From left to right) Stefan, Juan, Milton A few weeks after my interview with Steven Karr, from Guayaki, I came in contact with Stefan Schachter, founder of EcoTeas. After speaking...
The true story of how EcoTeas came to be [Inter...
(From left to right) Stefan, Juan, Milton A few weeks after my interview with Steven Karr, from Guayaki, I came in contact with Stefan Schachter, founder of EcoTeas. After speaking...
Who is really behind Guayaki? [Interview]
A few months ago, I got the chance to interview Steven Karr from Guayaki. Steve is an amazing guy, with an amazing vision for Mate, and I couldn't help becoming...
Who is really behind Guayaki? [Interview]
A few months ago, I got the chance to interview Steven Karr from Guayaki. Steve is an amazing guy, with an amazing vision for Mate, and I couldn't help becoming...
Regally Sour, Palo Alto Mate
Palo Alto — 3.90 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/18/2012 Type: Traditional, Aged 3 years Region: Paraguay, Paso Yobai District Gourd Type Used: Ceramic Description: Now here’s an interesting mate....
Regally Sour, Palo Alto Mate
Palo Alto — 3.90 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/18/2012 Type: Traditional, Aged 3 years Region: Paraguay, Paso Yobai District Gourd Type Used: Ceramic Description: Now here’s an interesting mate....
A Closer Look at Eco Teas Yerba Mate
Eco Teas— 3.15 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/3/2012 Type: Traditional, Unsmoked Region: Misiones, Argentina Company: Mate Revolution Inc. Gourd Type Used: Ceramic Description: This was the first yerba that...
A Closer Look at Eco Teas Yerba Mate
Eco Teas— 3.15 of 5 palos — reviewed 5/3/2012 Type: Traditional, Unsmoked Region: Misiones, Argentina Company: Mate Revolution Inc. Gourd Type Used: Ceramic Description: This was the first yerba that...
Mate Whisperings
I don’t get tired of drinking IT. IT’s sustainable. Maintainable. Free flowing. Growing. Sowing seeds. Some say IT builds electrical activity in the brain. Some say it helps wake you...
Mate Whisperings
I don’t get tired of drinking IT. IT’s sustainable. Maintainable. Free flowing. Growing. Sowing seeds. Some say IT builds electrical activity in the brain. Some say it helps wake you...
La Esquina de Las Flores
La Esquina de Las Flores — 3.30 palos — reviewed 4/27/2012 Type: Traditional, Organic (con palos) Region: Argentina Company: La Esquina de Las Flores Corp. Description: This snappy, fresh, and...
La Esquina de Las Flores
La Esquina de Las Flores — 3.30 palos — reviewed 4/27/2012 Type: Traditional, Organic (con palos) Region: Argentina Company: La Esquina de Las Flores Corp. Description: This snappy, fresh, and...
The Super Rich Canarias, Edición Especial
Canarias Especial — 4 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/19/2012 Type: Especial (Super Extra) Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Company: Canarias S.A. Canarias Especial Description: This...
The Super Rich Canarias, Edición Especial
Canarias Especial — 4 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/19/2012 Type: Especial (Super Extra) Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Company: Canarias S.A. Canarias Especial Description: This...
Around the World with La Vuelta
La Vuelta — 3.80 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/16/2012 Type: Traditional (con palo) Region: Obera, Misiones, Argentina. Company: Coca-Cola Description: Beautifully crafted, La Vuelta hit the right chords with...
Around the World with La Vuelta
La Vuelta — 3.80 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/16/2012 Type: Traditional (con palo) Region: Obera, Misiones, Argentina. Company: Coca-Cola Description: Beautifully crafted, La Vuelta hit the right chords with...
Amanda Premium Mate
Amanda Premium — 3.20 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/13/2012 Type: Premium (con palo) Region: Misiones, Argentina. Company: La Cachuera S.A. Description: This soft, pasty, and buttery yerba has never...
Amanda Premium Mate
Amanda Premium — 3.20 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/13/2012 Type: Premium (con palo) Region: Misiones, Argentina. Company: La Cachuera S.A. Description: This soft, pasty, and buttery yerba has never...
The Canarias Twin: Baldo
Baldo — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/11/2012 Type: Traditional. Aged 4-6 months. 100% Natural, no chemicals. Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Grown by Canarias...
The Canarias Twin: Baldo
Baldo — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/11/2012 Type: Traditional. Aged 4-6 months. 100% Natural, no chemicals. Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Grown by Canarias...
Sara, The Cowgirl Mate
Sara — 3.85 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/10/2012 Type: Traditional Region: Brazil. Carrau & CIA Description: “100% Organic” Brazilian grown yerba, similar to nature as Del Cebador and Canarias,...
Sara, The Cowgirl Mate
Sara — 3.85 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/10/2012 Type: Traditional Region: Brazil. Carrau & CIA Description: “100% Organic” Brazilian grown yerba, similar to nature as Del Cebador and Canarias,...
The Ovaltine of the Mate World: Del Cebador
Del Cebador — 3.90 palos — reviewed 4/7/2012 Type: Traditional “Calidad Superior” (Superior Quality) Region: Grown in Brazil. Uruguayan based company, Molino Puritans. Description Drinking this mate here in Argentina...
The Ovaltine of the Mate World: Del Cebador
Del Cebador — 3.90 palos — reviewed 4/7/2012 Type: Traditional “Calidad Superior” (Superior Quality) Region: Grown in Brazil. Uruguayan based company, Molino Puritans. Description Drinking this mate here in Argentina...
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...
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...
Urushop: How one shop is spreading Mate in the ...
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...
Urushop: How one shop is spreading Mate in the ...
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...
Bittery Mate, La Tranquera
La Tranquera — 3.45 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/4/2012 Type: Traditional (with Palos) Region: Los Helechos, Obera, Misiones, Argentina. Description This is a pretty strong yerba — very traditional...
Bittery Mate, La Tranquera
La Tranquera — 3.45 of 5 palos — reviewed 4/4/2012 Type: Traditional (with Palos) Region: Los Helechos, Obera, Misiones, Argentina. Description This is a pretty strong yerba — very traditional...