Drink Yerba Mate 🧉

Energy boost directly from South America!

Mate, also known as chimarrão or cimarrón, is a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink. It is made by soaking dried leaves of the holly species Ilex paraguariensis in hot water and is served with a metal straw in a container typically made from a calabash gourd (the mate proper), but also in some areas made from a cattle horn (guampa).

I want to learn more about Yerba Mate

Where do I come from?
I am a proud SouthAmerican! I come from the territory of the Guaraní people (present-day Paraguay, the Misiones province of Argentina, southeastern Bolivia, southern Brazil and Uruguay).

What are the advantages of drinking me?
A lot! I can boost your immune sistem, lower blood sugar levels and enhance weight loss. I will help you to increase your energy and make you focus better while working or studying. Besides, I am rich in antioxidants!

Is my taste always the same?
Not at all! I get along really well with fruits, especially lemon and orange, but also with herbs like mint, eualyptus. I know I am slightly bitter sometimes, but I can also be very sweet. I am open for new experiences as well, so feel free to try composing your own blends!

What is the best way to brew me?
I would be really happy if you got me a gourd. You need to put dry yerba mate inside and shake to dislodge any dust. Then you add hot water—take the kettle off before it boils to avoid burning the tea—and insert the bombilla at a 45° angle. Water should be poured slowly, as if it's poured too fast, the tea will separate and steep unevenly. I am sure you can make it!