A serving of Club-Mate contains 100 milligrams of caffeine compared to 16 grams of sugar. One tablespoon of Guayaki Traditional Mate contains ~80mg of caffeine. Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That’s roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee or … Read more
Overview This species of holly native to South America is commonly used to prepare a caffeinated drink known as mate. The leaves and stems are dried, chopped and steeped in hot water, similar to tea. Drinking mate is a popular social tradition in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. The taste is often … Read more
Playadito is an Argentine mate brand. The leaves are large, coarsely cut, and takes up a majority of the bag. Playadito is a light-bodied mate, often compared to drinking green tea because of its soft, mild, smooth mouth-feel. Although still stronger than other teas, it’s a good transition for someone getting into mate. From beginning … Read more
Mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant. This plant is native to parts of South America such as Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The leaves are dried and steeped in hot water to produce the mate tea which has a unique flavor combining earthiness of green … Read more
Background on Mate Mate is a tea made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It contains caffeine, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Native to South America Popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Provides energy boost Has nutrients and less caffeine than coffee Called "drink of the gods" by indigenous people Health Benefits of … Read more
What is Yerba Mate? The mate beverage is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant. The mate cup is usually half full of mate. The gourds are made of metal, glass, wood, or clay. Everyone drinks it in a circle. Maybe you’re new and want to find out … Read more
Maté is a plant native to South America. Its caffeinated leaves are brewed into a tea-like drink popular in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The South American tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. To make cold maté, first brew a hot concentrate then let it cool. Flavor with lemon, lime, mint or … Read more
Can I drink herbal tea cold? Herbal tea is made from the leaves and twigs of the yerba mate plant. It is a traditional drink in South America. Like black or green tea, it contains caffeine. The herbal infusion can be served hot or cold. Drinking it is linked to health benefits like weight loss, … Read more
Here’s a simple illustration. Fill gourd roughly 1⁄2 capacity. Cover the top of gourd with palm, invert 180o and gently shake up and down, bringing fine particles to the top and leaving the larger ones below, to act as a natural filter. The Bombilla A bombilla is the straw that is used to drink the … Read more
Whether you’re looking for more brands to try, the best prices/deals, or just a store able to ship to your country so you can finally get a taste of this herb, the stores below have you covered. PampaDirect is my favorite store in the world. They offer one of the largest selections at a low … Read more
