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Yerba Mate in 2.5 Minutes
Short on time? Quickly learn what yerba mate tea is all about in less than 3 minutes. Quick (2.5 min) Guide to Yerba Mate Drink on!
Yerba Mate in 2.5 Minutes
Short on time? Quickly learn what yerba mate tea is all about in less than 3 minutes. Quick (2.5 min) Guide to Yerba Mate Drink on!
Cachamate's Hierbas Serranas
Cachamate — 2.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/00/2012 Type: Hierbas Serranas (Mountain Herbs). Con Palos (stems). Region: Misiones, Argentine and Worldwide locations. Produced by Cachamaí. Description This is a...
Cachamate's Hierbas Serranas
Cachamate — 2.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/00/2012 Type: Hierbas Serranas (Mountain Herbs). Con Palos (stems). Region: Misiones, Argentine and Worldwide locations. Produced by Cachamaí. Description This is a...
Playadito Yerba Mate or Green Tea?
Playadito — 2.55 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/16/2012 Type: Traditional, Con Palos Region: Colonia Liebig, Corrientes, Argentina. Producer: Cooperativa Agrícola de la Colonia Liebig Ltda. Description: This cooperatively grown...
Playadito Yerba Mate or Green Tea?
Playadito — 2.55 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/16/2012 Type: Traditional, Con Palos Region: Colonia Liebig, Corrientes, Argentina. Producer: Cooperativa Agrícola de la Colonia Liebig Ltda. Description: This cooperatively grown...
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...
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...
Uruguay's (Brazil's) Acclaimed Yerba Mate: Cana...
Canarias — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/12/2012 Type: Traditional. Aged 4-6 months. 100% Natural, no chemicals. Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Grown by Canarias...
Uruguay's (Brazil's) Acclaimed Yerba Mate: Cana...
Canarias — 3.95 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/12/2012 Type: Traditional. Aged 4-6 months. 100% Natural, no chemicals. Region: Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio Grande, Southern Brazil. Grown by Canarias...
How Poland got its hands on Yerba Mate
The history of yerba mate in Poland I recently stumbled upon a picture of a Polish guy drinking some Mate. I posted a comment, and this began my informal interview...
How Poland got its hands on Yerba Mate
The history of yerba mate in Poland I recently stumbled upon a picture of a Polish guy drinking some Mate. I posted a comment, and this began my informal interview...
Harshly Delicious: Rosamonte Yerba Mate
Rosamonte — 3.50 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/4/2012 Type: Traditional — Aged 12 months. Region: Apóstoles, Misiones, Argentina. Establecimiento “10 Hermanos” de Hreñuk S.A. Description: A top brand of...
Harshly Delicious: Rosamonte Yerba Mate
Rosamonte — 3.50 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/4/2012 Type: Traditional — Aged 12 months. Region: Apóstoles, Misiones, Argentina. Establecimiento “10 Hermanos” de Hreñuk S.A. Description: A top brand of...
Yerba Mate NYC: The Social Catalyst
My friend Milton, and his roommate Casey, both lost their mateginity a few days ago. They described their experience as "enlightening," and Milton claimed that Mate is a "social catalyst."...
Yerba Mate NYC: The Social Catalyst
My friend Milton, and his roommate Casey, both lost their mateginity a few days ago. They described their experience as "enlightening," and Milton claimed that Mate is a "social catalyst."...
Kraus Organic Mate
Kraus — 4.10 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/2/2012 Type: Kraus Organic, Sin Humo (smokeless) Region: San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina. Description: Kraus’ Orgánica is their USDA Organically Certified yerba. That...
Kraus Organic Mate
Kraus — 4.10 of 5 palos — reviewed 3/2/2012 Type: Kraus Organic, Sin Humo (smokeless) Region: San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina. Description: Kraus’ Orgánica is their USDA Organically Certified yerba. That...
Kraus Pionero Yerba Mate
Kraus — 3.35 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/24/2012 Type: Kraus Pionero Region: San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina. Description: This is one of Kraus’ very notable brands of mate. With palos,...
Kraus Pionero Yerba Mate
Kraus — 3.35 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/24/2012 Type: Kraus Pionero Region: San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina. Description: This is one of Kraus’ very notable brands of mate. With palos,...
The Mate Factor: Fresh Green Herb Blend
The Maté Factor – 3.9 of 5 Type: Fresh Green Herb Blend Region: Campo Largo, Brazil Description: This is an amazing Mate for those who are just becoming acquainted with...
The Mate Factor: Fresh Green Herb Blend
The Maté Factor – 3.9 of 5 Type: Fresh Green Herb Blend Region: Campo Largo, Brazil Description: This is an amazing Mate for those who are just becoming acquainted with...
The Cowboy's Mate: Kraus Gaucho
Kraus — 3.65 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/7/2012 Type: Kraus Gaucho Region: Misiones, Argentina Description This is Kraus’ strong line of mate, Gaucho (Cowboy) style. Well balanced and tasty...
The Cowboy's Mate: Kraus Gaucho
Kraus — 3.65 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/7/2012 Type: Kraus Gaucho Region: Misiones, Argentina Description This is Kraus’ strong line of mate, Gaucho (Cowboy) style. Well balanced and tasty...
Cruising Along with Cruz de Malta
Cruz de Malta — 3.45 of 5 — reviewed 2/17/2012 Type: Traditional Region: Misiones, Argentina. Producer: Molinos Description When I think Cruz de Malta I’m always reminded of a fresh...
Cruising Along with Cruz de Malta
Cruz de Malta — 3.45 of 5 — reviewed 2/17/2012 Type: Traditional Region: Misiones, Argentina. Producer: Molinos Description When I think Cruz de Malta I’m always reminded of a fresh...
Taragui Yerba Mate
Review date: 2-9-12 Type: Traditional. Blue/Red bag Region: Corrientes, Argentina. Producer: Establecimiento Las Marias Description of Taragui Yerba Mate There’s a particular bitterness to this mate that is quite unpleasant....
Taragui Yerba Mate
Review date: 2-9-12 Type: Traditional. Blue/Red bag Region: Corrientes, Argentina. Producer: Establecimiento Las Marias Description of Taragui Yerba Mate There’s a particular bitterness to this mate that is quite unpleasant....
Mate with a Minty Blast with Kraus Silvestre
Kraus Silvestre — 3.40 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/1/2012 Type: Silvestre Region: Misiones, Argentina. Description This aromatic and vibrant mate is somewhat of a novelty. Grown with fair trade...
Mate with a Minty Blast with Kraus Silvestre
Kraus Silvestre — 3.40 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/1/2012 Type: Silvestre Region: Misiones, Argentina. Description This aromatic and vibrant mate is somewhat of a novelty. Grown with fair trade...
The Palo Monster: Jesper Mate
Jesper — 3.00 of 5 palos — reviewed 1/22/2012 Type: Traditional, Red Bag. Region: Misiones, Argentina. Infusiones Naturales. Description I call this mate “The Palo Monster.” It’s loaded with palos;...
The Palo Monster: Jesper Mate
Jesper — 3.00 of 5 palos — reviewed 1/22/2012 Type: Traditional, Red Bag. Region: Misiones, Argentina. Infusiones Naturales. Description I call this mate “The Palo Monster.” It’s loaded with palos;...
Union Suave Yerba Mate Review
Union Suave — 2.60 of 5 palos — reviewed on 1/17/12 Type: Original Region: Corrientes, Argentina Producer: Establecimiento Las Marias Description: Establecimiento Las Marias are also the producers of La...
Union Suave Yerba Mate Review
Union Suave — 2.60 of 5 palos — reviewed on 1/17/12 Type: Original Region: Corrientes, Argentina Producer: Establecimiento Las Marias Description: Establecimiento Las Marias are also the producers of La...
Yerba Mate is the HEALTHIEST DRINK in the WORLD!
Yerba mate tea has 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...
Yerba Mate is the HEALTHIEST DRINK in the WORLD!
Yerba mate tea has 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...
Nobleza Gaucha Mate Review (blue bag)
Nobleza Gaucha — 3.10 of 5 palos — reviewed 1/16/2012 Type: Blue Bag, Aged 18 months Region: Misiones, Argentina. Molinos Río de la Plata Description: Nobleza Gaucha is a true...
Nobleza Gaucha Mate Review (blue bag)
Nobleza Gaucha — 3.10 of 5 palos — reviewed 1/16/2012 Type: Blue Bag, Aged 18 months Region: Misiones, Argentina. Molinos Río de la Plata Description: Nobleza Gaucha is a true...
Reflections of Mate
Mate isn’t a drink… Okay, fine. It’s a liquid that you put in your mouth. But it’s not a drink. In this country nobody drinks mate when they’re thirsty. It’s...
Reflections of Mate
Mate isn’t a drink… Okay, fine. It’s a liquid that you put in your mouth. But it’s not a drink. In this country nobody drinks mate when they’re thirsty. It’s...
Yerba Mate Radio Talk in Buenos Aires
Yesterday I was graciously invited to give an impromptu talk about mate, here in Buenos Aires, for a local radio station called 'The Typical Mistake'. It went really well. I...
Yerba Mate Radio Talk in Buenos Aires
Yesterday I was graciously invited to give an impromptu talk about mate, here in Buenos Aires, for a local radio station called 'The Typical Mistake'. It went really well. I...
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...
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...
Guayaki Yerba Mate Review
Guayakí is the largest yerba mate brand in United States, started in 1996. Below, Mateo has produced two video reviews of Guayakí's most popluar loose-leaf yerba mates. San Mateo Cut...
Guayaki Yerba Mate Review
Guayakí is the largest yerba mate brand in United States, started in 1996. Below, Mateo has produced two video reviews of Guayakí's most popluar loose-leaf yerba mates. San Mateo Cut...
Mate Factor, The Hot Chocolate of Yerba Mate
Mate Factor — 3.25 of 5 palos — reviewed 12/11/2011 Type: Traditional Region: Campo Largo, Southern Brazil Description: This is a very rich mate. Within 5 days of harvesting, this...
Mate Factor, The Hot Chocolate of Yerba Mate
Mate Factor — 3.25 of 5 palos — reviewed 12/11/2011 Type: Traditional Region: Campo Largo, Southern Brazil Description: This is a very rich mate. Within 5 days of harvesting, this...
Selecting A Yerba Mate Gourd
Like most mate drinkers, I started out with a typical mate gourd made from the hollowed and dried end of a calabash squash. These gourds appear to be the most...
Selecting A Yerba Mate Gourd
Like most mate drinkers, I started out with a typical mate gourd made from the hollowed and dried end of a calabash squash. These gourds appear to be the most...
Argentina Bakery packed full of Yerba Mate
Yesterday I visited a typical Argentine bakery to get some "facturas", or what the Argentines refer to as pastries and cookies that go along well with mate. Typically, these little...
Argentina Bakery packed full of Yerba Mate
Yesterday I visited a typical Argentine bakery to get some "facturas", or what the Argentines refer to as pastries and cookies that go along well with mate. Typically, these little...
Matt spreads some Mate Lovin' in Nepal... Outdo...
Matt of Circle of Drink continues to spread mate all across the world, from New York to Abu Dhabi and now to Nepal; as he continues his study and travels...
Matt spreads some Mate Lovin' in Nepal... Outdo...
Matt of Circle of Drink continues to spread mate all across the world, from New York to Abu Dhabi and now to Nepal; as he continues his study and travels...