The Muslism have their Mecca, Jews and Christians have Jerusalem; what about us materos? What do we have? Well, I guess the best answer to that question would be: The Yerba Mate Route. The Yerba Mate Route or La Ruta de la Yerba Mate is a unique route through the heart of yerba mate country. …
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Living in China is quite an exciting experience. I came to Shanghai about 3 months ago to pursue a second Master’s Degree, work in an automotive company and learn Chinese as a fifth language.  All at the same time. Oh, didn’t I also mention that I am in the early stages of launching my own …
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Yerba mate is a great and healthy drink. Most of the newcomers usually stumble upon  mate, while searching for other topics such as weight loss and healthy foods. I guess the one article that no yerba mate site can do without, is an article explaining the health benefits of yerba mate. So without further adieu, here …
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If you want to start drinking mate, then you might as well get familiar with the different yerba mate blends out there. Although this might seem like a little bit of overkill for all of you mate pros, it is definitely an important piece of information for the newbies. Most mate brands on the market …
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Although Yerba mate is generally appreciated through the southern regions of South America, the way it is processed and sold may vary from region to region. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s take a closer look at how yerba mate is processed, shall we? After the yerba mate trees have reached …
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Brazil, like any other country in the world, has numerous popular legends that have been passed on from generation to generation. Brazil was occupied by hunter gatherer tribes centuries ago. In fact, evidence indicates that there were human civilizations occupying this part of South America as far back as 9 000 BC. These told many tales that …
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I think it’s safe to say that we all agree yerba mate is great, but let’s face it… sometimes what you need is a drink. Since it’s World Cup time and we are all in the Brazil mood, I have decided to share with you a very special recipe of mate flavored Caipirinha. For those …
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Yerba Mate has lately been rising in popularity in the modern world. It can now be found as a common ingredient in energy drinks and iced tea flavors, but the tradition goes back for centuries. There are many surrounding yerba mate, and it’s known to the Argentine Gauchos (cowboys) as their “liquid vegetable”, and to the native …
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