Yerba Mate Guides

Unwritten Yerba Mate Rules: The Ritual Behind the Drink
Unwritten Yerba Mate Rules: The Ritual Behind the Drink
Yerba mate is more than a drink. It is a shared ritual with unwritten rules, playful warnings, and traditions that keep the circle moving. Learn the etiquette behind the cebador,... Read more...
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...
Choosing Your First Yerba Mate to Try
Choosing Your First Yerba Mate to Try
As a yerba mate newbie, you may find your first mate a little intimidating. From what style of mate to make, what yerba to buy, what bombilla and mate to... Read more...
Best ingredients to add to yerba mate
Ingredients You Can Add to Your Mate
Bored of your plain, traditional mate? Check out our list of ingredients to add like sugar, cinnamon, honey, and coconut. Read more...
Why You Should Ditch Coffee and Tea for Yerba Mate
Why You Should Ditch Coffee and Tea for Yerba Mate
Of course, yerba mate is much more than a cool trend. For many, it’s an integral part of their culture. For others, it’s a great nutritional alternative to coffee and... Read more...
Health benefits of yerba mate
The Health Benefits of Yerba Mate
Can Yerba Mate help you lose weight? How much caffeine is Yerba Mate? Is it safe to drink during pregnancy? Can Yerba Mate cause cancer? Can it help prevent it?... Read more...
Brazil Chimarrão Yerba Mate Introduction and How To Prepare It
Brazil Chimarrão Yerba Mate Introduction and How To Prepare It
Chimarrão (pronounced shee-ma-HA-oom) is the name of a caffeinated drink made from Ilex paraguariensis (in Portuguese, ‘erva-mate’) and hot water. It is a type of mate drunk in the southern... Read more...
How to pick a yerba mate gourd
How to Choose a Yerba Mate Cup in 2 Steps
Are you excited about starting to drink mate but not sure where to begin? Are you overwhelmed with all the options available? If so, this is the guide for you.... Read more...
Yerba mate farms to visit
Yerba Mate Plantations You Can Visit
To find yerba mate - also known as “green gold” - head straight to Northeastern Argentina. There, in the far-up provinces of Misiones and Corrientes, you’ll find yerba mate plantations... Read more...
Yerba Mate vs. Green Tea : Which Drink Is Better?
Yerba Mate vs. Green Tea : Which Drink Is Better?
Yerba mate and green tea are both known for their health benefits. So which drink is healthier? Here's your ultimate yerba mate vs. green tea guide. Read more...
Yerba Mate vs Matcha: What's the Difference?
Yerba Mate vs Matcha: What's the Difference?
While the two drinks are incredibly good for you with a variety of health benefits, explore the difference between yerba mate vs matcha. Read more...
What Does Mold Look Like In A Yerba Mate Gourd?
What Does Mold Look Like In A Yerba Mate Gourd?
It can be understandably freighting to see what could potentially be mold inside your yerba mate gourd. A step-by-step guide on how to clean your gourd. Read more...
Making Kombucha Yerba Mate at Home: A Step-By-Step Guide
Making Kombucha Yerba Mate at Home: A Step-By-Step Guide
Get cozy this fall with a steaming cup of yerba mate kombucha. Our how-to guide lets you enjoy this tasty beverage from the comfort of your own home. Read more...
How to grow a yerba mate tree
How to Grow a Yerba Mate Tree
Are you interested in growing healthy plants on your property? Have you ever thought about a yerba mate plant? Not only are yerba mate plants easy to grow, but their... Read more...
Drinking fresh yerba mate on the beach
Does Yerba Mate Expire or Go Stale?
Whether you are just learning about yerba mate now or have been drinking that stuff for years, one question that commonly arises is: does yerba mate expire? Read more...
Smoked vs. Unsmoked Yerba Mate
Smoked vs. Unsmoked Yerba Mate
We'll talk about two processes that result in two different types of yerba: smoked yerba mate and unsmoked yerba mate. Read more...
how to prepare yerba mate. pouring yerba mate,
How to Prepare it and Everything You Need to Start
Mate is a versatile drink and there many ways of preparing it, depending on the type of yerba mate and liquid you use. There is a huge variety of yerba:... Read more...
what is yerba mate and how to start
What is Yerba Mate?
Mate (pronounced ma-teh) is a caffeinated drink made of leaves and stems of Yerba mate (I. paraguariensis) and usually, hot water. It has been consumed in South America for centuries,... Read more...