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First-time experiences, Health1 Comment
A delicious breakfast with yerba mate, pancakes, kiwis, figs and blueberries

A Health Coach’s Guide to Drinking a Healthy Mate

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Piqui Mendez

  Version en Español Yerba Mate, my partner and ally As I sit down to write this article, this is the situation: there is background music, I am in an armchair, I write on the computer and, of course, I … Continue reading A Health Coach’s Guide to Drinking a Healthy Mate

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Materos Yerba Mate

The Story Behind Materos Mate

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 Materos Mate

Bringing an Ancient Beverage to the New Age Yerba mate has been hitting the health scene in North America over the last few years, though it has been around for much longer than that. For centuries, mate has been a … Continue reading The Story Behind Materos 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, 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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Yerba Mate in TAJIKISTAN: Lake Varzab

January 4, 2013August 27, 2017 Mateo

From: July 4, 2012 My friends, my friends, my friends. I am currently on another adventure, and brought Mate along with me. I’m living in Tajikistan for the summer, and made sure to pack a few lbs of Yerba for … Continue reading Yerba Mate in TAJIKISTAN: Lake Varzab

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CBSe cafe – Is it still Mate?

January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 Sebastian

I love smell of coffee, but I hate taste of it. It’s weird, I know, but It’s true. Also, coffee gives power only in the first hour after you drink it. Then comes the time for drowsiness. We all know … Continue reading CBSe cafe – Is it still Mate?

First-time experiences, Health1 Comment

Mikey’s Story: Mate Forever

December 20, 2012August 27, 2017 Mikey T

Well my Mate story starts by hearing about Mate through my father, who had met a dentist that was drinking Mate. My Father asked him about it. The man went onto show my dad his collection of Bombillas and Mates. … Continue reading Mikey’s Story: Mate Forever

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Sebastian’s Story: Different towns, villages, and societies

December 18, 2012August 27, 2017 Sebastian

People drink mate for different reasons. I’m drinking mate (in this moment too :) ) because I’m a very inquisitive person. Three years ago I was looking for a gift for my best friend’s birthday, but I had no idea … Continue reading Sebastian’s Story: Different towns, villages, and societies

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The Unrivaled Health of Yerba Mate

December 16, 2012August 27, 2017 Mateo

From: January 3, 2012 This isn’t a chemistry lesson, and I’m not someone with a scientific background (bear with me!), but I’m going to do my best to explain several chemicals, compounds, molecules, and vitamins that are key to Yerba … Continue reading The Unrivaled Health of Yerba Mate

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Tania’s Mate Story

December 16, 2012August 27, 2017 TaniaR

Well, I’ve always felt interested in South America. A feeling which has intensified in the last few years.  It has always been my dream to emigrate there one day. I relate a lot to this joyful, talkative, crazy and friendly … Continue reading Tania’s Mate Story

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Sofia’s Story: The Perfect Drink

December 16, 2012August 27, 2017 SofiaA

I’m 40 years old today and for first time brought my mate in class, audio electronics and synthesis classes… Why? Because people that never saw mate before are disconcerted, confused, and intrigued. So we explain, we show, we share. It … Continue reading Sofia’s Story: The Perfect Drink

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