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Types of Bombillas for Drinking Yerba Mate
There are many types of bombillas for drinking yerba mate tea. A mate bombilla is any instrument with a filter used to drink yerba mate the traditional way, from a yerba mate gourd. Bombillas come in myriad shapes, sizes, and materials (plastic, metal, bamboo etc Read More
Brewing Cold Yerba Mate Tea – Comprehensive Guide
On scorching hot days do you realllyyy want to drink yerba mate? If you asked me that eight or nine years ago, I wouldâve said, heck yeahhh! Admittedly, my early mate days were defined by rigid adherence to the traditional Argentine method of preparing mate, Read More
What’s the Best Water Temperature for Yerba Mate?
Generally, the best water temperature for yerba mate tea is between 155ÂșF â 175ÂșF (68ÂșC â 70ÂșC). The lighter the body, the lower the temperature should be, to avoid masking flavors with heat. Also, scientists are confirming that water that has been brought to a Read More
How to Make Cold Brewed Yerba Mate Tea
Icy-cold and insanely refreshing, cold brewing yerba mate is quickly becoming one of my favorite ways to prepare yerba mate. Over the years we’ve discussed myriad ways to prepare mate, whether it’s with a french press, tea pot, infuser, and my earlier methods for making Read More
Yerba Mate Cycles Explained
Understanding Yerba Mate Cycles The yerba mate cycle is the strength of the yerba mate. The stronger the mate, the longer the cycle. Cycle also refers to each time you completely finish one gourd of yerba mate. Every varietal and brand of yerba mate has Read More
The Best Water Temperature for Yerba Mate
Finding the right yerba mate water temperature is both art and science. Rising early to grab my trusted brushed stainless steel OXO kettle, I unapologetically select the finest water at my disposal. Whether itâs alkalinized 9.5 pH Kangen water or a jug of glacier water from Read More
How to Roast Yerba Mate at Home
Roasting yerba mate at home is simple. Lightly grease a baking tray with oil (coconut oil works well). Spread an even layer of yerba mate across the tray (~.25 in deep). Pre-heat over to 350ÂșF (convection is preferable). Insert tray on middle rack for 5â8 Read More
How to Make Cold Brewed Yerba Mate
Who doesn’t like iced tea? It’s the perfect summer drink. Cold. Sweet. And super refreshing. Can’t beat that… Today let’s bump up your typical, boring iced tea powder to the next level. Move over Lipton. Step aside Snapple. Watch out Arizona. Circle of Drink’s Lemon Read More