Yerba Mate Guides

Mate (pronounced ma-teh) is a caffeinated drink made of leaves and stems of Yerba mate (I. paraguariensis) and usually, hot water. It has been consumed in South America for centuries, and today it is still highly popular in countries such as Argentina, parts of Chile, South of Brazil (where mate is known as chimarrão), Paraguay and Uruguay.

Mate is a versatile drink and there many ways of preparing it, depending on the type of yerba mate and liquid you use. There is a huge variety of yerba: with or without stems, finely ground or roughly cut, flavored, sweetened, blended with other herbs. Mate can be drunk with water – hot or cold -, milk or even juice. However, the most popular and traditional way of preparing mate is plain, with hot water. Here’s how to prepare yerba mate.

We'll talk about two processes that result in two different types of yerba: smoked yerba mate and unsmoked yerba mate and the question of whether smoked yerba mate can cause cancer.

Whether you are just learning about yerba mate now or have been drinking that stuff for years, one question that commonly arises is: does yerba mate expire?

Are you interested in growing healthy plants on your property? Have you ever thought about a yerba mate plant? Not only are yerba mate plants easy to grow, but their leaves also have many health benefits.

Get cozy this fall with a steaming cup of yerba mate kombucha. Our how-to guide lets you enjoy this tasty beverage from the comfort of your own home.

It can be understandably freighting to see what could potentially be mold inside your yerba mate gourd. A step-by-step guide on how to clean your gourd.

While the two drinks are incredibly good for you with a variety of health benefits, explore the difference between yerba mate vs matcha.

Yerba mate and green tea are both known for their health benefits. So which drink is healthier? Here's your ultimate yerba mate vs. green tea guide.

To find yerba mate - also known as “green gold” - head straight to Northeastern Argentina. There, in the far-up provinces of Misiones and Corrientes, you’ll find yerba mate plantations where your favorite herb is harvested.

Are you excited about starting to drink mate but not sure where to begin? Are you overwhelmed with all the options available? If so, this is the guide for you. We have narrowed down the main aspects to consider when choosing a mate cup and created an easy 2-step tutorial.

Chimarrão (pronounced shee-ma-HA-oom) is the name of a caffeinated drink made from Ilex paraguariensis (in Portuguese, ‘erva-mate’) and hot water. It is a type of mate drunk in the southern regions of Brazil.