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…
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…
Argentine Yerba Mate acquired Geographic Indications (GI)
On March 15th 2016, the Ministry of Agro Industry published in the argentinian Official Gazette Resolution 13/2016, which approves and reserve the use of Geographical Indication “Yerba Mate Argentina” for yerba mateRead 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…
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…
HOW is ORGANIC YERBA MATE processed
PRODUCTION, HARVESTING, AND PROCESSING ORGANIC YERBA MATE The process is complex. It begins with the sowing of seeds which are harvested in March and April. When they’re mature they are cleaned. TheRead 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 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…
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…
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…