I was sitting in a circle with my friends of Argentina, and at last it was my turn. I was passed the mate, a specially cured gourd, decorated and made attractive on the outside, but filled with yerba mate and … Continue reading Knives’ Mate Story: Nothing Says Friendship Like Shared Germs
There are two kinds of people in this world. Bombilla people, and gourd people. For those who don’t know, I’m a gourd man. I’m not embarrassed by it, at all. I actually embrace it. Being the gourd man that I … Continue reading Jungle Gourds
There’s a common saying in the English speaking world that “curiosity killed the cat.” Sometimes curiosity can liberate it. If not for curiosity I never would have ventured out on my own and tried yerba mate. Without this glorious herbal … Continue reading Frank’s Story: A More Purposeful Life
I personally, have been drinking mate for ~ 6 years. I came across mate while learning about the use of herbs in Latin America. My grandparents are/were true Jibaro of Puerto Rico and knew a great deal of plants, which … Continue reading Angel’s Story