Drinking mate together is a an authentic South American way to bond. Some people claim to have mastered the “art of mate making” by adding their own unique touch to the infusion. These personal ways of preparing mate often convey hidden meanings that have become popular in South American culture. Below you will find a list …
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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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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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Imagine a type of food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did I mention that there are no side effects? You’d surely stock up on a lifetime supply, right? Guess what? Yerba mate offers you all …
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The figure of the Gaucho is so intrinsically connected to the culture and tradition of yerba mate, that we decided that it would be a great a idea to shed some light on it and share with you a little bit about how it all began. It has now been over five centuries since the …
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