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 South American herbal tea is made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. This caffeinated infusion is commonly consumed in countries across South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It has a bitter, vegetal flavor. It can be served cold, hot, or carbonated. Some research suggests it may offer benefits … Read more
Mate does not cause cancer. No study shows it causes cancer. However, any very hot beverage may increase chances of esophagitis and throat cancer. Cancer risks Drinking large, daily amounts over time increases cancer risks including: esophagus kidney stomach bladder cervix prostate lung and possibly larynx or mouth. Drinking very hot mate increases cancer risks … Read more
Benefits Preparation Which yerba mate is better? This herbal tea is a rare one. It’s one of the few plants that naturally produce caffeine. The leaves are high in xanthines, especially theobromine and caffeine. These compounds are primarily responsible for the stimulating effects. It also contains small amounts of Vitamin C. It’s often described as … Read more
The herbal tea is a species native to South America. The leaves of the plant are brewed in hot water to make a drink called mate. It has an herby and earthy flavor. The flavor may slightly vary depending on how it was grown and brewed. Is it a sparkling energy drink? Granted, the herbal … Read more
The yerba mate plant is a small bush that produces evergreen leaves used to make yerba mate tea. The plant is native to southern parts of South America. There are 4 main components that make up drinking yerba: Gourd Bombilla – the metal straw Hot water Yerba leaves Yebateros (otherwise called mate gatherers) travel through … 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
This South American herb related to the holly has an earthy, bitter taste. It has a eucalyptus smell. Yerba mate is POSSIBLY UNSAFE for children. It is linked with some types of cancer. Mate is bitter when brewed. For more flavor, choose a more robust variety or extract. It has a strong earthy flavor with … Read more
Brewing Methods Hot mate tea can also be brewed using a French press or other suitable equipment. An easy way of preparing hot mate tea is to buy mate tea bags and make a cup of hot tea the same way as with a regular tea bag. When using a tea bag, the mate tea … Read more
The mate is a tasty, natural and healthy drink with antioxidants. To make cold mate, first brew hot mate with a French press. Next, pour it into a pitcher and add lime, lemon juice, mint, or honey. Let the tea cool down. You’ll need: Mate Water French press Pitcher Lime, lemon, mint, honey (optional) Steps: … Read more
