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
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Preparation Never use boiling water. Temperatures of around 140-170oF work best. For every 8 ounces of fluid, use 1 tablespoon of leaves. First, a tea strainer, tea infuser, or teapot. This herbal drink is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken in large amounts or for long periods of time. Sharing Etiquette Of course, you can always prepare … Read more
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
Benefits This tea-like drink is made from the dried leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. This holly plant is native to several South American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – where drinking it is a popular social tradition shared among friends and family. It contains caffeine and antioxidants. The caffeine provides … Read more
Caffeine Content The caffeine content in yerba mate ranges from 30-50 milligrams per cup. An 8-ounce cup of coffee typically contains around 95 milligrams. The caffeine dose is more subdued compared to coffee. Grown in South America, the herbal infusion is famed for its energy-boosting properties. With roughly 70 mg of caffeine per serving, it … Read more
The tea is an herb native to South America. It is used to make a popular drink in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. In fact, yerba mate is consumed 6 times more than coffee in these countries. The beverage grows on a tree called Ilex Paraguariensis. It has a productive life of up to … Read more
