Understanding the Different Types of Yerba Mate

[@EdgardoUreta]

David - You have so much passion for this amazing drink. You are the man. I appreciate your informative video.

[@Circleofdrink]

Edgardo Ureta It's my sincere pleasure! Thank you :)

[@douglassiqueira2347]

Mate for me is my mother calling from the kitchen very early in the morning; "The mate is ready",and the ordinary talk that followed before everyone get on with their day; Mate for me is arriving on a Sunday morning in a friend's house and be welcomed by a warm greeting and suddenly they say very happy, Oh my dear, look who's here,let's put the cattle on for a "mateada", Mate is gathering our friends and talk about everything while we wait for our time to drink; Mate is being alone, in the company of your thoughts,remembering the smile of my mother and the warmth of her hands, when she used to be here with us. Mate is a companion for reflection, a portrait of the past and will always be part of who I am.

[@angelitacochran8161]

I love this. I love YOU.

[@stephensullivan6788]

I drink it too wake up it aint thus deep

[@gotpwit]

For many of us it’s more than just a caffeinated drink but to each their own 🧉✨

[@JackDanielsGrandIllusionist]

Hey David, new subscriber and new mate guy. Good to see there’s a good dedicated channel to learn more from. I’ve got my first order coming in hopefully by tomorrow so looking forward to trying it out. I was recommended to try playadito traditional to start me off.

[@artistpw]

I actually bought a yerba mate plant just to see if I could grow it. I will have to make a setup for it in the cold months, to either leave it outside in a small greenhouse or bring it inside with a good grow light. I'm planning to use some a kombucha scobies in the growing medium for beneficial bacteria. I tried that in potted zinnias last summer, and they just exploded with blooming. I think blending yerba mate in kombucha enhances its great health properties.

[@AlexReyes-zb8jf]

Great informative video Dave!! That's why I got nothing but respect for ya Bro! You just keep helping everyone understand and learn about this wonderful plant! I will always support you Brotha.. Cheers!

[@AECommonThread2137]

I felt no stimulating effects from it so far. However, I have combined it with coffee and have felt absolutely amazing! The argentenian Mate I have been drinking actually makes me more relaxed and sedated. I consumed in very large amounts and what it did was let me consume coffee on a much higher level with no agitation and no anxiety. I am not sure why I get this effect.

[@lukeblackwell7941]

I have been drinking it for a bit and don't directly notice any stimulating effects either, I wonder why that is. I should to combine it with coffee and see how that works.

[@FelixTuxen]

@@lukeblackwell7941 you are properbly caffeine adapted

[@MountainJohn]

I drink coffee and I don't feel stimulated. I feel tired and exhausted but my heart rate is really high. When I drink Yerba Mate, I feel energized and perky but not groggy or tired. For this reason, I cannot drink coffee and stick to the Mate.

[@maforo85]

Hey Dave. I want to say thanks so much for the wooden gourd and Mission mate. The wooden gourd is a work of art it so beautiful. I like how much mate is allowed to be in the gourd. Just enough to enjoy a good time with the drink, it dosent waste the mate. The mission mate i really liked the taste a lot, its very authentic like the Argentinian style, very pure yerba mate. Excellent Dave, thanks a lot.

[@Circleofdrink]

It's a honor, my friend. Thanks so much.

[@artistpw]

Thanks for this video. I'm trying to do as much as I can to determine which varieties seem to have the best antibacterial abilities. I saw a study on the antibacterial properties, and I haven't been able to buy it to read all of it yet, but it did mention that types from Argentina may have more antibacterial properties than types from Uruguay. I was able to get Rosamonte and CruzDeMalta from Amazon, and so far tried to Rosamonte - that is very nice.

[@soodiepoodie7504]

I am new to Mate` Thank you for this information.

[@functorsandthecity]

Maybe many commenters have said this before, but what you're calling "Brazilian" mate is usually referred to as "Uruguayan" mate. It's just that it's made in Brazil to Uruguayan tastes :-) Uruguay doesn't produce mate industrially; I don't understand why really. Brazilians usually drink a very powdery, very very green mate they call "chimarrao". The basic difference is that Uruguayan (and Argentinean) mate is left to age for a while so it becomes golden-colored and has this whole other taste profile.

[@Circleofdrink]

We use our own term for Uruguayan yerba grown in Brazil called Gaucho Mate to make the distinction.

[@cissonc]

Which brand would you suggest for weight loss?

[@Pellagrah]

Didn't know mate could have different effect profiles--not really into the taste/connosieur side of mate but you've convinced me to try out some different varieties

[@jaymeez]

I really miss your mind petals page! I just went there to look at some old videos to take me back like when you camped in those large trees in Nor Cal to stop them from being cut down and your trips to Argentina. Please put those videos back up and start posting more videos there as well :)

[@guybaldridge2475]

It helps me sleep and helps me relax

[@alvalvhjarta5466]

I just ordered a starting kit with bombilla gourd and 500g of yerba mate. Cant wait to get into this. Because coffee doesnt do a thing for me. Have also ordered a strong tincture of blue lotus to help me with meditation, but i think i need this to start my day because iam so unproductive and i keep reading about others who swears by it that it changed their life. my life is very depressed at the time, but making real progress with meditation fortuneatly but its not easy when you dont have support of a plant ally

[@jpabblen8139]

How did it go for you? Did it help? I drink a lot of coffee and it doesn't help at all

[@alvalvhjarta5466]

@@jpabblen8139 Hey dude :D Happy to hear from you :) I had a little tumbling of the cliff as the orc in the two towers put it.. my life crashed, but iam going to start my yerba mate tasting again alongside regular coffee. I think it works, but that alot of stuff needs to be in order in the body. because of how stressors can be unregulated if we have not dealt with them or if we are not aware of our aggressors in our body that make us feel ill and bad in a way that we are not aware of either and just slush it through our days, Parasites man, i think most people have them in their bodies. but you seem healthy, Man iam Ambivalent barbarian now, Took control over my city and basically with alchemy and magic since i visited a teacher in denmark. Hes the shit, but i had difficult time acknowledging my teacher. We are are with the datalords, hacking like theres no tomorrow. Hope i get to see the tribe one day man. Take care dude, best of wishes to all of you and your kind :) Peace dude :)

[@alvalvhjarta5466]

we need to be aware of the difference between the tasting and the cleanliness of yerba for our bodies sake and how he also deals with parasites, for me he unearthed them. Didnt have yerba to go, but he dealt with them, hes a god, and put me on the path. Its the water and the product, but i think we need a compost that we put in the forest for our jerba wastege

[@alvalvhjarta5466]

the cult is alive man^^

[@TSCMJ12]

I'm still rocking Cruz De Malta, Dave! I love this brand!

[@MrStephenfull]

You talk about Brazilian Mate, but you don't actually talk about any brand that is actually drunk in Brazil! Also, the cut is much, MUCH finer than Canaries. I know that you said you would talk more about it in another video, but nothing you said about Brazilian Mate is truly characteristic of the herb. It is also important to note that in Brazil, mate is sold without aging, therefore the color is an indicator of quality. The more neon green, the better. Brands include, Barão de Cotegipe, Ximango, Madrugada to name a few. None of the brands you listed really would be identified by a Brazilian Gaúcho as their traditional "chimarrão". I consider myself a bit of a snob when it comes to chimarrão and would love to chat with you sometime Dave! Abraços! -Mate Do Dia

[@Circleofdrink]

Great, I'd love to interview you for one of our online discussions. Please email me at [e-mail] so we can make it happen. Abrazo!

[@5220640]

Canarias yerba is from brasil

[@J.C.90]

leodelacruz actually its from Uruguay but made in Brazil.

[@5220640]

Jorge Cano martin blouin Ya se eso, soy uruguayo xD

[@5220640]

martin blouin Ohh where are you? I drink the mulata, has a native growed not planted. You try it? Is better than canarias for my taste. Whit respect to the canarias, the raw material is come from brasil, and the processament is here on uruguay

[@Ishay7227]

Awesome video Dave I saw your older one as well I think I have had most experience with argentine I wanna try la rubia I'm going. See if it's on amazon

[@willneverforgets3341]

Each country has its own style(s) but all are good (you just need to find what suits you best or you like most). As you state Canarias and other mate brands, though of brazilian origin they are mostly consumed in Uruguay.

[@5220640]

Brasilian yerba mate is the best (im from Uruguay)

[@pedrodavimendes220]

ja eu desejo experimentar do tereré uruguaio (sou brasileiro)

[@matbur81]

Chimarrao is better 👍

[@rubenproost2552]

Yerba mate can make me feel anxious, give me belly cramp and make me unable to focus on anything but it doesn't always happen.

[@gypsyman535]

Great video!! Thanks for your video

[@marianalovescats77]

I am going to start drinking mate. Which one do you recommend me to start? I live in Florida- please advise of a good quality kind. Thank you !

[@Circleofdrink]

Mission Organic Mate

[@megg7558]

I love my yerba mate, I have been drinking it about 3 months. Only side effect of my mate have is muscle stiffness and muscle pain. I drink canarias yerba mate.

[@gaston24uru]

Canarias is the only yerba!

[@NG__________]

Hello 👋 09/24/2021, your website is down? 😔

[@Potterzilla]

Dang that website is no longer there 😭

[@shannonhogg9307]

Thanks for the video! Very informative!!

[@imalamboman12]

Best Argentinian yerba I've tried is Cruz de Malta. I really don't like Rosamonte. Can't wait to try Gaucho and chimmarao

[@JaRuleMonsterJaRulemonster]

I will take one of each Yerba Mate🧉

[@gaston24uru]

Great video. Canarias all the way.

[@gypsyman535]

I just got my bag of Canarias and bombilla. What should I expect after drinking it? Thanks in advance

[@gaston24uru]

@@gypsyman535 nice. If you haven't prepared mate before watch a video of how to do it, this is a strong yerba as far as flavor and caffeine. For someting like this person that makes the mate drinks and spits out the first coupke of sips or the whole first pour as is gonna be unpleasantly astringent and bitter at first, and not really hot since you are drinking also the the first room temp water you poured in. If you havent drunk much mate it might take some getting used to it. To me mate is like beer, its not that great the first few times, but it grows to something you wanna drink your whole life. Salud!

[@gypsyman535]

@@gaston24uru thank you for such a quick response. I appreciate your help. Unfortunately I don't have any yerba mate friends so I'm learning online about this

[@cityfantv-everythingmancit2946]

Hey Dave! I personally like the argentinan mate, what’s your favourite/ second favourite? Much love from Australia!

[@Circleofdrink]

It all depends on the moment. Since I've been in Brazil, I now drink all Brazilian erva because it's delicious and what's easily available ;)

[@pchokry]

thx bro just order cultyvada from your store came to my house in a day !!! woo

[@Circleofdrink]

Appreciate it! :)

[@katm2048]

Dave, thanx a lot for your videos! What can you say about Las Marias argentinian brand?&

[@Circleofdrink]

Kat M I’m not the biggest fan of their mates, but I do appreciate their La Merced line.

[@katm2048]

Thanx). That's what I usually drink - La Merced de Campo.

[@broccolihart1]

Love that coat!

[@thoyo]

Can anyone find Palo Alto? Apparently it's now defunct. :'(

[@76Ef]

hey man great vid. i was wondering if smoked mate is bad for you? i drink rosamonte and noticed it is smoked. is there any negative effects this type of mate has on a person? thanks

[@Circleofdrink]

When I drink smoked mate I am not worried.

[@76Ef]

***** awsome thanks for the reply

[@wilsonwallace8755]

What about Uruguayan

[@eberhardtweiss3600]

Conoces ya el gran himno al terere? @r-f4

[@BCantley]

Will it help my depression.

[@leeturner3750]

Ohh 😉I hope you are feeling better and this lovely tea has helped! You could research St. John’s Wort and black seed oil, I am using all 3 natural antidepressants and it seems to be working 😉

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Yerba mate can really make one anxious and tense because of ultra high caffeine level that is very easy to OD.

[@jillcherni8073]

I completely disagree. I am a slow caffeine processor, I have been drinking coffee for 30 yrs and love it but it does not love me. Makes me feel awful if I drink more than 2 cups of half and half caff, all day I feel the caffeine. ugh, Now Yerba!!!! I can drink it all day long and it makes me feel better and better, not anxious or tense at all. Maybe its just you, I am LOVING yerba for helping with mood, my weight, the lists goes on and on. Just my .02

[@planet-earth-viewsplanet-e7487]

@@jillcherni8073 what type do you drink?

[@rubenproost2552]

Yes, even small amounts of yerba can ef me up sometimes and sometimes it's just what I need.

[@JuicedonLife-]

Hello Dave Mate. Sweet channel. Yerba Mate is such a blessing to drink. Just got back from Chile and purchased a couple bags of some high quality Organic Yerba Mate, maybe I will do a review video or we can do a Google hang review video. In the surfing community where I'm from, a lot of surfers drink Yerba for performance, check out this video we made with one of the local guys Yerba Mate concoction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJjCmaWwj8lontU

[@Circleofdrink]

Awesome video. Shoot me an email and lets setup a Google Hangout (on Air). We can record it and invite our communities to participate. email: david (at) circleofdrink (dot) com

[@atomicorecp]

Did you forget Taragui?

[@jds997]

Rui Pires I think so

[@rebelyell2741]

I just bought 1000 kilos of vacuum sealed coffee bricks. My favorite brands. Maxwell House (different roasts), Pilon(for my Moca pot), 1850’s(cowboy camp coffee and gravity drip)Black rifle, more. I’m Expecting a severe price increase coming soon.

[@Circleofdrink]

You should have purchased 10000 kgs of organic yerba mate. You'd be set for life.

[@martinkulik9466]

nothing energized me as much as light toasted high robusta less arabica blend coffee

[@limosuisse5140]

La yerba mate Canarias la plantamos en Brasil pero la receta o padrón es uruguayo la yerba mate que toman en Brasil es muy diferente a la producida para el consumidor uruguayo ...la yerba mate Argentina es una mierda puro palo y en Uruguay no le gusta a nadie

[@wadebrooks3483]

Ok, I love mate... but i cant take this dude seriously with that hat

[@Circleofdrink]

Jah! Rastafariiiiiiiiii

[@Ladythyme]

Why does it take you 5 minutes to get to the point? 🙄

[@Circleofdrink]

hmmm.... dale!

[@angelitacochran8161]

I'm a newby so I soak it ALL IN.