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Thoughts on ECOTEAS Yerba Mate

Thoughts on ECOTEAS Yerba Mate

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Mateo

In an effort to further the discussion of Yerba Mate in the States, we’ll regularly offer our thoughts on a few brands large and small, such as Guayaki, ECOTEAS, Circle of Drink, Aviva Yerba Mate, Mate Factor, Matear, YMateina, Yerba … Continue reading Thoughts on ECOTEAS Yerba Mate

Education
A man enjoying one of the premier silicone mates, the Mathienzo via Go Yerba Mate

What Your Mate (drinking vessel) Says About You

December 20, 2017 Mateo

Gourds. Ceramic cups. Silicone. Vidrio. Palo Santo. Fruits. Metal-wrapped. Leather-wrapped. Bullhorns. Cow feet. Stainless steel. The types of mates, or drinking vessels for consuming the drink that’s more than a drink, also known as mate, are plenty. And, each type … Continue reading What Your Mate (drinking vessel) Says About You

Polskie, Yerba Mate Brands
Un Mate Poland

Historia za Un Mate

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Mateo

Un Mate – eksport kultury i dobrych nawyków związanych z yerba mate Nazywam się Jeremy Kraayenbrink, jestem jednym z założycieli Un Mate. W roku 2010 mój brat Jonathan i ja pracowaliśmy dla rodzinnej firmy logistycznej w Buenos Aires. W tym … Continue reading Historia za Un Mate

Education, Health
Drinking Yerba Mate will bring a smile to your face. Just don’t do that to yourself

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink Yerba Mate

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 Mateo

If you’re unfamiliar with Yerba Mate, it’s a member of the holly family native to South America – Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil – whose leaves, when crushed, are used to make a bitter beverage called mate (pronounced mah-tay). … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink Yerba Mate

Education, Health
Drinking Yerba Mate before working out increases fat burn

Does Yerba Mate Help You Lose Weight? (Science-backed Evidence)

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Mateo

If you type “Does Yerba Mate Help You Lose Weight?” into Google, you’ll be bombarded with 1,850,000 results, which is a lot. So, let me save you the trouble of sifting through dozens of articles of varying quality and give … Continue reading Does Yerba Mate Help You Lose Weight? (Science-backed Evidence)

Education, Health1 Comment
Yerba Mate, nature’s version of Adderall

Why Yerba Mate is Nature’s Version of Adderall

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 Mateo

The reasons why people drink Yerba Mate are endless. Given that it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, stimulants and antioxidants, some drink it for health. Others drink it because it gives them a reason to get away from the noise of … Continue reading Why Yerba Mate is Nature’s Version of Adderall

Education
Yerba Mate is truly a beautiful and unique experience, share it

Top Yerba Mate Dos and Donts

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 Mateo

So, you’d like to start drinking Yerba Mate? A perfect choice, if I may say so myself. Yerba Mate comes with a long list of reasons people love it: health benefits, community, tradition, history and more. Many people call the … Continue reading Top Yerba Mate Dos and Donts

Education, Preparation
Bombilla and Yerba Mate. Photo: Ryan Kellman/Meredith Rizzo/ via NPR

3 Main Ways to Prepare Yerba Mate

September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 Mateo

Maybe you’re a Yerba Mate aficionado and want to find out another way to prepare “the drink of friendship.” Or, maybe you’re a newbie and you’ve come to learn how the heck to drink the pile of green leaves you … Continue reading 3 Main Ways to Prepare Yerba Mate

General information
Yerba Mate is the Perfect First Date

Why Yerba Mate is The Perfect First Date

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 Mateo

Love. Lust. Friendship. Or maybe, as Pharrell says, “we’re up all night to get lucky.” The list of why people go on dates is as endless as there are people. And, unfortunately, so is the list of meaningless dates where … Continue reading Why Yerba Mate is The Perfect First Date

Education, General information
It’s hard not to smile when drinking Yerba Mate

Why Yerba Mate Is so Necessary Today

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 Mateo

If I wanted to answer the question of, “Why is Yerba Mate so necessary today?” in the quickest way possible, I could simply tell you to turn on the television to any mainstream news channel. What you would immediately see … Continue reading Why Yerba Mate Is so Necessary Today

Product reviews, Yerba Mate Brands
Just a nice gourd of Playadito Yerba Mate and a corny smile

Playadito Yerba Mate Review

August 30, 2017 Mateo

There are two types of people in life: those who prefer to jump into something new with full force, and those who want to first dip their toes in the water to test the temperature before committing to it. Okay, … Continue reading Playadito Yerba Mate Review

Education, General information, Preparation
Good old gourd of Yerba Mate with a bombilla

Top 7 Things to Know About Yerba Mate

August 29, 2017 Mateo

Ah, Yerba Mate. A drink that has been around for centuries. An experience that families and friends throughout South America – places like Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil – have shared for centuries. And, unfortunately, a beverage, despite being … Continue reading Top 7 Things to Know About Yerba Mate

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