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…