What comes to mind when you hear about yerba mate? The image that immediately pops into our heads is that of a steaming vessel with a hot beverage and a metal tube stuck in it – the bombilla. This object with a funny-sounding name is an integral part of the yerba mate drinking ritual. How is it that we use the bombilla to drink yerba mate? What is the best bombilla for yerba mate? Where to buy your first bombilla? Today we will answer all these questions.
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The legendary brew of the Guarani Indians is winning the hearts and taste buds of people all over the world. And it is all due to its unique taste and health properties. Yerba mate is not only an excellent stimulant, but also – as it turns out – has a great effect on digestion. How can it aid in the fight against stomach problems? Read on and we will answer all your questions and dispel all your doubts!
Pick the leaves, grind them, throw the whole thing into a mate cup and pour water over it? Too simple to be true! Cultivating Ilex paraguariensis and making yerba mate is a long process overseen by many people. In today's article, we take an in-depth look at the stages of production of our favourite dried mate tea. If you want to know how it happens that the holly leaves make their way from the bush to your calabash, we invite you to read on!
Since the dawn of time, people have been enchanted by the beauty and mystery of stones and minerals. These natural treasures, extracted from the depths of the Earth, have always fascinated us with their diversity and extraordinary properties. Today, in the age of fast-paced living and growing awareness of ourselves, interest in stones, crystals and minerals is experiencing a real renaissance. Have we rediscovered what our ancestors have always known? In today's post, we will diverge from the topic of yerba mate for a moment to delve into the fascinating world of crystals and stones. Enjoy!
Surely you know the taste of cocoa – the milky and chocolatey, thick, sweet drink that is associated with carefree childhood. But have you heard of something like ceremonial cocoa? It's a unique drink that's gaining popularity in Western cultures and increasingly daring to conquer the hearts of lovers of healthy and unusual flavours. Its roots go back to the ancient traditions of the indigenous peoples of Central and South America. This is no ordinary chocolate drink we know from childhood, but a true treasure of nature!
Yerba mate is winning the hearts of seekers of natural substitutes for coffee and energy drinks. This exotic beverage, native to South America, tempts with its rich taste, health properties and... stimulating effect. No wonder there are so many questions and legends surrounding yerba mate. Isn't there something more behind this green pleasure? Is yerba mate a drug and can it lead to addiction?