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From Seed to Drink: Everything about Yerba Mate production.
The Mate ritual has been part of South American culture for hundreds - if not thousands - of years. Along the way, the different...
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May 10, 20234 min read
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ARGENTINIAN GAUCHO: Culture and History
What is a Gaucho? He's a mysterious loner, wandering the open plains with an equine companion. He lives off the land, sleeps under the...
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Apr 12, 20236 min read
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Full Guide: Let's prepare your first Mate!
Everything you need to know -and will need- to get started: MATE CUPS Mate cups come in all shapes, sizes and materials: from bone to...
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Apr 10, 20235 min read
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THE BENEFITS OF YERBA MATE
Every year in South America, hundreds of thousands of tons of yerba mate are produced. In Argentina, for example, 172,000 tons of yerba...
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Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Taking care of your Mate kit
Curing your new mate cup If your mate cup is made of glass, ceramic or silicone, just give it a good wash before using it. If your mate...
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Apr 8, 20233 min read
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What is Mate?
Mate (pronounced ma-teh) is a caffeinated drink made of leaves and stems of Yerba mate (I. paraguariensis) and usually, hot water. It has...
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Apr 8, 20232 min read
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The very Argentinian ritual of Mate
A plant inherited from the indigenous populations has become a friendship ritual. Mate’s origins date back to the indigenous Guaraní...
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Apr 8, 20233 min read
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