TOP 3 YERBA MATES
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Could It Be Possible You Still Don’t Know About YERBA MATE?!
Well… Allow me your friendly neighbourhood Mate drinker to educate you in ALL THINGS MATEEE!
*In case you weren’t aware, I stole my intro line from “Spiderman” – Go Watch IT.
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SAY HELLO TO YERBA MATE!
Yerba Mate (Latin. Ilex Paraguariensis) grows in South America, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil.
It’s a green leafy plant and after the whole plant leaves are cut & processed you’re left with a mixture of twigs and finely chopped leaves. The very same substance used for the brew.
Depending on the supplier you choose, the twigs and how finely plant is processed may vary. This may contribute to the distinguished flavours between brands.
If you’re considering incorporating Yerba Mate into your daily routine, I recommend you find what suits your taste buds best through trial and error – purchase a few different brands and types of Mate and find what suits you best.
Traditionally the plant is brewed using a “Gourd” and “Bombilla”.
I know… I know…
You have no idea what I’m talking about, do you?
IT’S OKAY, I GOT YOU!
What Is A GOURD?
A Yerba Mate GOURD Is “Special” Type Of Cup That Holds “The Mate“.
Traditionally the cup is made from the hollow fruit of the calabash plant. This type of gourd requires regular maintenance and if not maintained well may allow for mold to grow in it – that’s why instead I prefer to use a more basic and modern version that uses same material most cups are made from – ceramic.
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What Is A BOMBILLA?
A BOMBILLA Is A “Special” Type Of Straw That’s Used To Drink “The Mate”.
A unique straw usually made of metal that has an enclosed spoon shaped bottom with holes in it, that act as a filter for the tea leaves.
When The Gourd is filled with the plant matter and covered in hot water the contents of The Gourd expand and absorb a lot of the water, in order to extract ALL of the wonderful elixir – down to the very last drop, use a BOMBILLA!
It’s quite a simple and a rather genius invention.
BONUS TIP
Instead Preparing Yerba Mate Like Any Other Tea By Filtering The Brew With A Tea Strainer And Tossing All The Rest Of That Precious Plant Matter – USE A GOURD AND BOMBILLA, AND REBREW IT!
Over and over, and over, and… Over Again!!!
You Can Safely Rebrew It 5-10 Times Before It Loses All Of Its Flavour And Beneficial Properties!
HERE’S HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT CUP OF MATE!
Let me disillusion you from the beginning – it’s way easier than you might expect…
I’m afraid I may have hyped up “Mate” a bit too much and now you’re expecting some sacred preparation ritual…
Well, I’m sorry to disappoint- It’s really as easy as 1,2,3…
- 1. Ingredient/Equipment Checklist – ✔️Gourd / ✔️Bombilla / ✔️Yerba Mate / ✔️Hot Water
- 2. Pour The Yerba Mate Into The Gourd (About Half Way), Put The Bombilla In The Cup And Pour Some Hot Water Over It.
- 3. Wait For It To Brew And Cool Down A Bit – SIP & ENJOY!
Oh… And Don’t Forget -REBREW IT!
TOP 3 MUST TRY BRANDS!
CRUZ DE MALTA
My First Love.
This is the very first Yerba Mate brand I’ve ever tried, and it did not disappoint.
The flavour was smooth & delicate, and had notes of woodiness – overall, a perfectly balanced all-rounder!
This Is My Recommendation For All The Newbies Out There – A Safe Bet For Beginners.
KRAUS GAUCHO
This One’s My Personal Favourite!
Yerba Mate quite commonly comes pre-smoked, I figured smoked mate might not be as beneficial as its “natural” counterpart – unsmoked, hence I wanted to see if the natural/unsmoked flavours would suite my taste buds.
THEY DID.
I was browsing through Amazon and stumbled onto “Kraus” Mate – The fact that it had an organic (BIO) option, stood out to my eyes and called for me to buy it.
I Loved It From The First Sip!
ALLTHINGSMIN
The flavours reminded me of wheatgrass & barleygrass! I understand that may not be for everyone, but I consider myself a bit of a health buff and I loved the grassy after tones. It was like drinking a well-made, delicious and healthy fruit & veggie smoothie.
In Fact… It was WAY BETTER!
PAJARITO
Perfectly Smoked – This One’s For The Connoisseurs Out There!
Smoking is bad – very bad… Except in the case of smoked Yerba Mate!
Have This Instead Of A Fine Cigar!
Smoking Yerba Mate, done right can infuse it with a wonderful flavour as in the case of “Pajarito”.
Let me warn you… If you’re not used to smoked flavours and don’t fancy yourself a fan of smoked foods, this one might not be for you.
The Flavour Is Very Distinct And Almost OVERWHELMING.
It’s unlike anything I’ve tasted before – I’m embarrassed to admit it, but the first time I tried it, the flavour was so intense it nearly made me nauseous. Now hold up and wait a minute… Much like the first time trying out anything unfamiliar with a strong flavour, coffee, your first beer – it was hard to swallow, but the second brew was better, and the third more so and finally I grew to love it.
Now I Enjoy It Not Only With Ease But With GUSTO!
ALLTHINGSMIN
I would reserve this Mate for the “True Gourmets” out there, and not the common every day folk. This “Mate” might not be the best choice if you’re just getting started out on your “Mate” journey.
This One’s For The Bold Ones.
Which One Should You Buy First?
Here’s An Easy Way To Approach Your New Favourite Brew!
I suppose in a way it’s a personal preference – you know your taste buds better than I do…
But if I had to give some general suggestion as to what order you should proceed with – I’d tell you to start off with the Smooth Cruz De Malta, proceed to the Grassy Kraus and finish with the Bold Pajarito!
TRY THEM ALL!
If You Loved The First One – Give The Others A Chance!
ALLTHINGSMIN
If You Hated It, GIVE THE OTHERS A CHANCE.
I Promise You Won’t Regret It!
Why You NEED To Try YERBA MATE
Ladies & Gentlemen, we’re nearing the end of today’s beautiful Yerba Mate writing endeavour where I tried to convince you to give this Magical Brew a try…
Here’s A List Of Awesome Benefits I Found Whilst Drinking This Drink:
- It Boosted My Energy Levels Beyond Any Energy Drink I’ve Ever Tried!
- The Energy I Received Left Me Without A Crash – It Stayed Consistent & Invigorating For Hours!
- It Made Me Feel Not Only More Energetic But Also More Creative – This May Be Due To The Awesome Fact That Yerba Mate Contains 3 Powerful Active Ingredients Including Caffeine, Theobromine & Theophylline!
- It Saved Me Time Having To Prepare Other Caffeinated Beverages & Cleaning Up Dozens Of Mugs (or one mug a dozen times)!
- One Cup Of Yerba Mate Replaced 4 Cups Of Coffee
- I Love Caffeine And Yerba Mate Became An Amazing Companion To My Tea & Coffee Collections.
- In Fact…
I DISCOVERED MY NEW FAVOURITE DRINK!
ALLTHINGSMIN
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