Yerba Mate Guides

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...