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
From: June 3, 2012 In order for me to elaborate on the topic of why Yerba Mate is so necessary today, I need to first introduce you to two people: Charles and Brad. Charles is a 34-year-old man working at … Continue reading Breathe Before You Rush: A Yerba Mate Story
Given the fact that I was born in Argentina, I believe it’s not necessary to tell you that since I was very little I became acquainted with mate. However, it was not until my 16th birthday that I started to … Continue reading Victor’s Story: A Long Friendship
I’m a college student and a gamer and ever since I started school I have had to stay up long nights working on papers, review, Etc. and I am always looking for an energy kick to stay awake the next … Continue reading Jorge’s Mate Story: Mate has changed my life and it can do the same for you
I don’t wanna be another Wikipedia, so this is not a biography. If you want more information check on google or comment with a question under this article. When somebody asks me: ‘Hey pal, what is Yerba Mate?‘ I … Continue reading Wojciech Cejrowski – The most popular Yerba Mate drinker in Poland
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
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
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
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
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
Yerba Mate is part of my daily life. It is tricky to distill my experiences with Yerba into mere words, mainly because I have just enjoyed the ride so much so far that I have never tried to do this … Continue reading Green Gold