Education

Learn Everything You Need to Enjoy Mate

Mate can be overwhelming to people at first, that’s why it is critical to educate how to prepare and serve mate, tereré and chimarrão in order to enjoy it, learn about different varieties of yerba mate and accessories and answer some of the most common questions.

Here you will find various educational content that will help you guide through the vast world of yerba mate and enjoy this hobby as much as you can. Keep in mind that mate is not a rocket science — there is nothing highly precisional about it, and there is no “correct way” to enjoy it and I am not claiming to be an expert at it. Mate is an experience, so let’s explore it together and share the knowledge!

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Yerba Mate Production — Definitive Guide
Yerba Mate Production — Definitive Guide
Aug 23, 2022
Everything you need to know about yerba mate manufacturing, from planting the seed to packaging finished product.
Do You Have to Cure Calabash Gourd?
Do You Have to Cure Calabash Gourd?
Jul 15, 2022
Is curing the calabash gourd actually a mandatory step, or is it just an obsolete tradition that is no longer questioned and is simply passed from generation to generation of materos?
Yerba Mate Accessories — Definitive Guide
Yerba Mate Accessories — Definitive Guide
Jul 1, 2022
Must-have accessories for those who are just getting started, and the optional accessories for experienced materos that offer quality of life improvements.
How and Why to Maintain the Mountain of Yerba
How and Why to Maintain the Mountain of Yerba
May 31, 2022
Perfecting the art of maintaining the mountain of yerba is what makes matero a true cebador.
Yerba Mate Health Benefits — Definitive Guide
Yerba Mate Health Benefits — Definitive Guide
Apr 19, 2022
Learn about the positive effects of yerba mate on physical health and mental wellbeing.
Is Yerba Mate a Tea?
Is Yerba Mate a Tea?
Feb 16, 2022
Many people new to yerba mate think that it is some form of green tea, but is it correct to call yerba mate a tea?
How to Pronounce Mate, Yerba Mate, Erva Mate and Chimarrão?
How to Pronounce Mate, Yerba Mate, Erva Mate and Chimarrão?
Dec 7, 2021
Clearing up any confusions and struggles with pronunciation of yerba mate lingo.
How to Keep Water Hot for Longer in a Thermos
How to Keep Water Hot for Longer in a Thermos
Nov 9, 2021
A simple yet effective trick to maximize insulating properties of your vacuum flask for mate.
Calabash Gourds for Mate — Definitive Guide
Calabash Gourds for Mate — Definitive Guide
Aug 31, 2021
Everything you need to know about advantages and disadvantages of calabash gourds, their shapes and decorations, how to cure calabash gourd and take care of it.
Water for Mate — Definitive Guide
Water for Mate — Definitive Guide
Mar 22, 2021
Everything you need to know about what makes a quality water for mate, the best temperature of water, how to measure it and how to keep it hot or cold during drinking sessions.