Yerba Mate Guides

TikTok Yerba Mate Powders vs. Traditional Yerba Mate: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
TikTok Yerba Mate Powders vs. Traditional Yerba Mate: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Tried the viral yerba mate powders blowing up on TikTok? I gave one a real test. While they’re trendy and convenient, they’re not the same as real yerba mate. In... Read more...
What is Organic Yerba Mate?
What is Organic Yerba Mate?
Organic Yerba Mate and its Benefits What is Organic Yerba Mate? Yerba mate, a traditional South American beverage, has gained global popularity for its unique flavor and numerous health benefits.... Read more...
Pouring yerba mate into a gourd with yerba mate and a bombilla
Taking Care of Your Yerba Mate Kit
Learn how to prepare your mate cup to be used for the first time, cleaning the mate, and bombilla. Finally, how to store your yerba mate. Read more...
How to Prepare Tereré (cold mate)
How to Prepare Tereré (cold mate)
Called tereré, it’s the Paraguayan official drink – and since 2011, it is considered part of their cultural heritage. It is also commonly drunk in the north of Argentina and... Read more...
Do's and Don'ts of drinking yerba mate. What not to do.
The Dos and Don'ts of Drinking Yerba Mate
Mate is more than an exotic tea. Its preparation and consumption have some elements of ritual or even ceremony. If you want to know what to expect, keep reading, and... Read more...
The Terminology of Yerba Mate
The Terminology of Yerba Mate
As you might guess by now, there is a huge culture around mate and with it comes a number of specific terms. Here are some of them that can ease... Read more...
How to Prepare Boiled Mate, Sweet Mate and Mate with Milk
How to Prepare Boiled Mate, Sweet Mate and Mate with Milk
If you tried hot mate and found it be too bitter, there are a few alternatives you can try. A few ways you can prepare boiled, sweet, and mate with... Read more...
The Best Insulated Drink Bottle / Thermos for Yerba Mate
The Best Insulated Drink Bottle / Thermos for Yerba Mate
We have previously talked about the basic mate kit and how to create one targeted for travelling. In this article we'll help you select an insulated water bottle or thermos,... Read more...
Best temperature for yerba mate
What’s the Best Water Temperature for Yerba Mate?
Water is an essential, yet overlooked part of mate drinking. The quality of the water, its temperature, and even how it’s poured on the mate are all factors that will... Read more...
From Seed to Drink: Everything About Yerba Mate Production
From Seed to Drink: Everything About Yerba Mate Production
While technology has contributed to the efficiency of the whole production process, historian Javier Ricca has stated that mate’s taste, aroma, and quality has not necessarily improved. According to him,... Read more...
All about bombillas. Different types and how they work.
All About Bombillas (Yerba Mate Straws): What are they? How do you choose one?
Bombillas are one of the most crucial aspects of mate drinking. It also makes it so different from tea or coffee. They are what determines the act and way of... Read more...
Using Yerba Mate as Fertilizer
Using Yerba Mate as Fertilizer
Throwing used yerba mate directly into the garden is very common practice, and many believe it serves as a natural fertilizer. In this article, we explain why this is not... Read more...