Who makes the best tasting and most affordable Yerba Mate? Pete answers: Well, we are little biased here. There are many sources of yerba mate on the internet and we have tasted most of them. Coming from Argentina and having traveled to Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil and tasted most of the varieties available we can…
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Where can I find a Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Bombilla
Does anyone Know where I can find a stainless steel bombilla with fine filter? Pete answers: Our friends at My Yerba Mate Store have several stainless steel bombillas, here is a link: Yerba mate bombilla Hope you find the yours.
Yerba Mate as a weight loss aid
Has anyone tried yerba mate as a weight loss aid ? I read on a magazine for women that it could help with weight loss. Pete answers: Yerba Mate is known as an appetite suppressant. It works by providing all the nutrients your brain and body needs. We can recommend CBSe Silueta brand yerba mate. …
How to prepare Yerba Mate
How do I brew Yerba Mate? I just bought some yerba mate on a friend’s recommendation. I do not have a filtered straw or a gourd yet. Does anyone have any advise how it is best consumed? Pete answers: Yerba Mate (pronounced “yerba mahtay”) is a medicinal and cultural drink of ancient origins. Originally consumed…
What are some of the benefits of drinking yerba mate?
What are the benefits of yerba mate? Pete answers: Yerba Mate has a kind of caffeine referred to as mateine that doesn’t give you the jitters! It aids digestion and increases regularity. It increases your mental clarity, aids in weight loss, and the infusion has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants. Yerba Mate is…
What is a good sized gourd for drinking yerba mate?
What is a good sized gourd for drinking yerba mate? I am shopping around for a yerba mate gourd. But I don’t know what size to get; how many ounces is a good size for one to a small group of people? Pete answers: We have been using a gourd that holds 5 to 6…
Where can I buy yerba mate in Southern California
Looking for Taragui yerba mate tea bags in Los Angeles? I’m looking for yerba mate tea bags from Argentina, I drank Taragui Brand mate cocido while I visited Argentina last year. Where can I buy it in Los Angeles area? Pete answers: You can visit: Catalina Market at 1070 N. Western by the Santa Monica…
Are there any side effects to drinking yerba mate?
Are there any side effects to drinking the herbal tea called yerba mate? Will it interact with medicines? Pete answers: No reported side effects other than: “Users report a mental state of wakefulness, focus and alertness reminiscent of most stimulants”. It should be no different than coffee or tea as far as interactions go. You…
Yerba mate weight loss, is it true?
Is it true that yerba mate helps you control your weight? Pete answers: Yerba Mate has many vitamins and minerals that make it a great supplement, but it is also documented in several studies that it raises your metabolism, regulates your appetite and aids in digestion. Researchers in Switzerland discovered in a recent study that…
Reaping the Benefits of Yerba Mate
Can you still reap the benefits of drinking yerba mate tea if you only drink it every once in while? like once a day, or every other day? Pete answers: Yes, you can consume as much or a little as you wish. Any time you drink yerba mate your body will enjoy the benefits of…