How do I CURE my Yerba Mate Gourd?
Curing a Yerba Mate Gourd The name “Mate” derives from the quichua word “matí” that names the gourd that is traditionally used to drink the infusion. The Yerba Mate cup or vesselRead More…
Which is the best quality Yerba Mate brand?
Very frequently mate drinkers ask us this question. Although there are important factors that are necessary to produce a high quality yerba mate, the real answer for this question is this :Read More…
Which is the right yerba mate gourd size?
The calabash or pumpkin that we use to brew yerba mate traditionally is the fruit of a plant (Lagenaria siceraria) that has been cut, emptied and left to dry. Like all fruits,Read More…
Learn more about Yerba Mate Gourds
What is a Yerba Mate Gourd? The name “Mate” derives from the quechaun word “matí” which means “vessel” or “glass” and was used by the Spaniards during the Viceroyalty of the RíoRead More…
Learn more about Yerba Mate Bombillas
What is a Yerba Mate Bombilla? The straw to be used to drink yerba mate is called a bombilla in Latin American Spanish, a bomba in Portuguese, and a masassa inRead More…
How to Brew Yerba Mate Traditionally with Gourd and Bombilla
By brewing your mate the traditional way you will maximize your intake of all the vitamins and minerals necessary to sustain life that are present in yerba mate. True mate lovers preferRead More…
Yerba Mate Health Benefits
There are many health benefits associated with Yerba Mate, this “liquid vegetable” (as it’s been nicknamed) is packed with nutrients and chemical compounds. In addition, research suggests that drinking yerba mate theRead More…
Yerba Mate Assists Diabetics in Controlling Blood Sugar
Diabetes affects an estimated 24 million Americans. There is no cure but drinking Yerba mate may minimize risk and possibly stop progression of the disease, according to a study in Journal of AmericanRead More…
Yerba Mate Cancer Fighter
Many times Yerba Mate has been associated with esophageal cancer and this is a big mistake. “A hospital-based case-control study, including 131 cases of esophageal cancer and 381 controls, was carried outRead More…
Yerba Mate History
Although no archaeological remains have been found that show that it was used in pre-Columbian times, it is assumed that it was the Guaraní Indians who taught the Spanish how to use yerba mate.Read More…