The South American plant is native to Argentina, Paraguay, Uraguay and Southern Brazil. In fact, it is consumed 6 times more than coffee in these countries. The leaves grow on a small tree or shrub from the holly genus species found in South America. They are brewed to make a stimulating, caffeinated beverage. Referred to … Read more
Preparing the Gourd To use a mate gourd, first choose an appropriate gourd and properly prepare it. Traditional gourds are made from calabash or wood and come in various shapes and sizes. Before initial use, cure the new gourd by filling it with ashes or rice to remove the soft inner lining. This removes bitterness … Read more
Ingredients Mate is made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in 170°F water. Use 1-2 tablespoons per 8 ounces of water. Steep for 3-5 minutes then strain. For a mellower taste, use cooler water or shorter steeping time. For more intense flavor, use hotter water or longer steeping time. Brewing Methods The … Read more
This herbal infusion is from the holly tree Ilex paraguariensis. Native South Americans used it for energy and health. It has caffeine like coffee but does not cause anxiety, jitters or crashes. The caffeine in it is called mateine. Mateine is caffeine, but bonded differently so the body absorbs it slower. This gives gradual energy … Read more
Mate is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves of the mate plant steeped in hot water. It has a unique, invigorating taste and high caffeine content. The caffeine buzz from mate lasts longer than coffee. At 85 mg per cup, mate contains less caffeine than coffee but more than traditional black tea. … Read more
Mate is a drink made by steeping dried leaves from the mate plant in hot or cold water. It has a smooth, earthy flavor with hints of tobacco and oak. Cold Brew Recipe To make cold brew mate, add loose leaves to a container, cover with cool water, and refrigerate 8-12 hours. This smooth, refreshing … Read more
So you heard about yerba mate but don’t know the best way to get started. What if you could have someone show you the ropes? Here’s what you’ll need: Looseleaf yerba mate, mate gourd and bombilla. But the most common way of drinking yerba mate is to continuously sip it, for several hours and adding … Read more
The tea contains caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. The main one is caffeine. Caffeine content varies between 0.7% and 1.7% of dry weight. The premixed Guayakí Yerba Mate 15.5-ounce drink has around 160 mg caffeine per 16-ounce can. This is comparable to other regular energy drinks. Although the tea is marketed as a healthier alternative to … Read more
What is Yerba Mate? The South American beverage is a species of the holly genus (Ilex), with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis A. It is traditionally consumed in central and southern regions of South America, primarily in Paraguay, as well as in Argentina, Uruguay, southern and central-western Brazil, the Chaco region of Bolivia and southern … Read more
Selecting a Gourd The Gourd enhances the taste and experience of the tea. When choosing a gourd, consider size, shape, and material. To prepare the tea in the gourd, fill it three-quarters full with loose leaf and pour hot water below the rim for brewing. Preparing a New Gourd To properly prepare a gourd, there … Read more
