Just as the English have their tea, the Scottish have their Whisky, the Columbians have their coffee and the Yankees their soft drinks; we are forever bound to our yerba mate. Being the good Brazilian that I am, I truly enjoy drinking mate in all of it’s forms: At the beach there is nothing better than a nice cold …
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In the last few months I’ve received a fair amount of e-mails from readers asking my serious opinion of Guayakí Yerba Mate. The majority of these emails seem to come from North American readers who have recently started to drink mate and are apparently concerned about the “authenticity” of their yerba mate experience. If often get …
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This year the Guiness Book of Records will have to make room for one more record. I’m not talking about the world’s largest rubber-band ball or some guy who can shove 400 straws up his mouth. I’m talking about the world’s largest yerba mate circle, which took place in Missiones, Argentina on April 3rd 2016. …
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All of you mate puritans out there will probably curse me for this, but today I would like to suggest a brand new aggregate for your mate. We all know that roses are red and mate is bitter, but sometimes it pays off to take a stride down a different road and see what lies …
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Keeping your mate and bombilla in top shape is just as important as the yerba itself; it ensures that you get the most out of your yerba experience, saves you tons of money and keeps you healthy as well. If not properly cared for, mates and bombillas can accumulate mold and other harmful substances over time. …
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When I first started this blog back in 2014, my main goal was to write as much as I could about yerba mate. I wanted to pass on the little I knew about my favorite drink. I had no idea, that my ideas would propagate so far and put me in contact with so many …
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In recent years, yerba mate has found its place as a gourmet ingredient. Everywhere, restaurant chefs are finding creative ways to turn yerba mate into the most exquisite platters. In this article, we will introduce a delicious and creamy yerba mate ice cream recipe, which is sure to appeal to all your senses. Well, its almost november and …
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Mixing small quantities of yerba mate into cattle food has proven to help produce a better quality beef, with improved palate, prolonged shelf life and better health properties. Sounds amazing? Well that is the result of a 3-year cooperation between Brazilian and Danish scientists, looking to develop innovative methods of increasing animal protein production. Similar positive …
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