How to Prepare Yerba Mate: Traditional

[@sweetiepie4328]

I left feeling like a schizophrenic with all the voices in the background

[@HunterMann]

Actually you are hearing the voices in my head. That voice is telling me “You only have $15 cash to your name. Do the right thing: Treat yourself to a tall cold brew coffee, a chocolate croissant & a fresh copy of the Sunday New York Times.” Not a bad voice to hear when you consider the other more murderous possibilities... yikes!

[@jaimefernandez8731]

Sorry it's at 69 I cant like

[@weheperez6978]

I thought hearing voices is normal !?

[@lindayilmazian92]

Lmaoo

[@stickymeat88]

right. i felt like i was reading naked lunch with inherent vice on in the background.

[@RyugaChan]

The tutorial is almost perfect. Two things to consider, once you place the bombilla you never move it ever again (unless it clogs, in which case you barely wiggle it). Another thing is that you sip it from the center of you mouth, not towads the sides. The rest is just about perfect. Nice job!

[@zlatanibrahimovic7137]

Why sip it from the center what is the science behind it? Interested to know your reasons

[@teamevolvesold]

@@zlatanibrahimovic7137 it’s just the traditional Argentina way

[@ezequielgarcia1765]

@@zlatanibrahimovic7137 the bombilla is metal and water is above 83-85 degrees, depending how hot you take it. I think you are more sensitive from the sides, so you don't want that hot metal in a sensitive area. EDIT: Testing as I'm writing this, it's easier to control flow from the center.

[@3122kratos]

This guy looks like Earl from My Name is Earl. Lol

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

True.

[@moviedude22]

lol Jason Lee. One my favorite pro skaters as a youth!

[@gazellearabe2185]

Earl Grey is his cousin

[@ivettede380]

I was thinking the same thing! lol

[@TellHerTomorrow]

Looks like Earl finally got his shit together

[@mauroatb7207]

Hi friend.. as an Argentinian fan of mate im going to said this to you just once, because you seems like a nice guy: do not touch the bombilla ever again..once you got prepared the mate leave it there! Dont giggle it.. its not a soup man... Keep enjoying that beverage of the gods.

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Thank you Mauro for the compliment and the advice. I love your love for Mate! This gives me a great idea: I should do a follow up video about the 10 commandments of Yerba Mate!

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

6th Commandment: Don’t mess with the bombilla. In the event that the bombilla clogs up, pass the Mate back to the Matero. Positioning the bombilla is an art that if not mastered might possibly ruin the whole Mate. In some cases even forcing the Matero to prepare a new one. Clogging may occur because of the type of Mate or because the bombilla is faulty or was not positioned right. In any case, you have every right to complain, but never EVER attempt to fix it yourself! Pass the Mate back to the Matero and let him have a look at it. So don’t fiddle with the bombilla, NEVER fiddle with the bombilla. Have I mentioned never to fiddle with the bombilla?

[@mauroatb7207]

Encounter Yerba Mate jajajajaj you said it!! It seems like you are well instructed... keep on track.. and im at your disposition for any help, i would like to serve you a mate from my 20 year old mate, im sure your would-be amaze.

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@mikelawson8656]

no toques la bombilla. nada.

[@neilkloppenborg8399]

I just had my first traditional mate this morning and used this video as a guide. It's so good... I was brewing mate in a coffee maker but there is no going back after having it this way. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@alejandrollanten9689]

How it taste, i only drinked mate as traditional one

[@neilkloppenborg8399]

@@alejandrollanten9689 It’s really quite decent made in a coffee maker, but it definitely tastes and looks different than traditional. For the last year I’ve only had it the traditional way, had some just this morning in fact!

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

I’m surprised you liked it right away. My first time drinking it it tasted like grass, and I hated the bitter aftertaste.

[@tareqsaraqbe1868]

I can't live without mate - I can’t imagine my life without it.! It is the drink of life for the Syrian people. 😍 Thanks Argentina 🇦🇷+🇸🇾=❤️

[@Alpenmagier]

sounds like ur addicted to caffeine

[@pacifywrld]

And Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@theomahaguy78]

Lol..I'm Mexican and been doing Mate for 25 years..Daily!.

[@ميناءعباسجاسمسعد]

ما اتوقعت اشوف عربي هنا 🥀

[@user-qx9zn2cj4e]

@@ميناءعباسجاسمسعد وانا سعودي احب المته :)

[@LucasRodmo]

In Brazil the toasted mate is quite popular, is made like coffee and drank sweet or pure, hot, or cold with a zast of lemon. I LOVE IT

[@MattsplatsGunReviews]

I used to live in Argentina many years ago and haven't drunk mate for probably 20+ years. I got the craving to try it again and ordered some. I needed a refresher on how to prepare it. This was excellent. I even picked up some new stuff. Oh, and if you want to be legit, say the first part like boam (rhymes with foam) instead of like the english word bomb. Boam-bee-shza. Excellent video!

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

You can also pronounce it differently. Instead of “sha” some people say “ya”. So like bom-be-ya. I seem quite a few people pronouncing it that way. I guess it depends on the region of the world year from though.

[@mrr2135]

@@mikemikemikemikemikemeup argentinians say bombishza because they say their double l's (ll) like shza instead of ya like most other latinos. as a cuban i pronounce it like boam bee ya

[@ellendaisa6897]

In south Brazil we drink it too! It is a traditional drink here and a symbol of the culture.

[@hollee1464]

I literally just put a tablespoon in a tea bag and steep in like any loose tea. Tastes great

[@anybrzla3149]

We have those "mate cocido bag" every home in Argentina always has those, we drink mate cocido with milk especially on rainy days, mate cocido and tortas fritas is mandatory in rainy days

[@McLovin-.]

This guy looks exactly like someone who id want to teach me about Yerba Mate. Thanks for the tutorial I’m exited to try making it in my gourd

[@DrNooooooo]

Are those Satan's whispers?

[@travv88]

Dude is high AF on mate lmfao.

[@MisterBroad]

Oh geez, glad you heared it too!

[@Hi-ov5nj]

they really freaked me the fuck out. XD

[@piotrl.7549]

Creepy

[@HunterMann]

I think someone was filming this from a DVD player screen and making goofy commentary about this guy’s somewhat absurd specifications as to his way (or the highway) on making mate tea. Mystery Science Theater it is not!

[@reneenouveau]

Whenever I make mate I hear a little voice behind me whispering "dust" but when I turn around no one is there.

[@Walliin]

The fish eye-bubble tip is very useful, definitely gonna have that in mind for my next brew. Thousand thanks!

[@nicolaseloy7545]

Hi broo ! Nice vídeo... Thank you from Argentina. Well, respect to the cold water like a first step, is because we don't burn the "yerba" with the first hot water ! Sorry by my english ! Byee (P.d.: never touch the "bombilla")

[@abedjarjanazy1178]

In Syria a lot of people drink Mate (including myself).

[@indalesioraices869]

Abed Jarjanazy Suscribed to ur channel, will u go to film ur adventures drinkin' mate in ur country? Thnxs!

[@thrushesrule]

Abed Jarjanazy ń

[@francescoconcordia6297]

Abed Jarjanazy stay safe my man

[@ameedchantouf3176]

I'm from lebanon bro!

[@alandsouzab12]

Yaa ?? Prove it. Make a video

[@jordegales]

I'm from Argentina. Excellent video, well done!

[@egithebeautifullanguage3766]

Is it truly the healthiest drink? It does look good and tasty. It reminds me of the Greek mountain tea.

[@danielromero6601]

Idk if it’s the healthiest in the world but it’s definitely top tier

[@tepsan]

Thanks for this video, I´m never drinking mate this way, to much work.

[@tomascassas71]

it's worth :b

[@alejonicolai4620]

EL MATE ES LO MEJOR, NO SOLO POR LAS PROPIEDADES BENEFICIOSAS QUE TIENE SINO PORQUE ES MUY RICO, Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@JUANRAMOS-hk7he]

How do you like the playadito? I saw it in the video Back ground, and I'm thinking about buying it online.

[@andre-5739]

I'v ordered a mate "cup" and the mate leafes but i feel like this its very complicated to do it well?

[@DukeForeigner]

Gorgeous wooden mate. Where did you score that?

[@scottspector1454]

Love your wooden mate gourd. Do you know where I can get one from?

[@tortoise2022]

how many liters of water can i drink from here ?

[@joebaby1975]

I need this in my life. I’ve never heard of this before today.

[@anybrzla3149]

Did you try it?

[@cloud9438]

Can you tell me which yerba mate is best to buy please would prefer organic ?

[@pedrodavimendes220]

Good video, I'm Brazilian and I love Tereré.

[@digital-collage-channel]

@Felipe Fgd coincido con la cultura guaraní no tiene nacionalidad, la tierra era suya antes de " los países ".

[@vintageb8]

what if you brew it like a normal tea leaves?

[@user-qx9zn2cj4e]

Thank you South America for this beautiful drink, from Saudi Arabia.

[@adwiiii]

First 2 minutes is “how to use a kettle”

[@mikelgjoni4312]

Love it. Great detailed explanation. Watch me fail Monday morning at work. Also ready to win a World Cup now 🤣

[@VRUNO]

Brother! really good video, im from Chile, and I just share your video with some Tursih friends for them to learn how to prepare it! Chilean approved! hahaha all best

[@felixfourcolor]

Why don't we strain the leaves, like with tea?

[@Fathertime94]

Is it normal to have flakes and stuff while you drink it ?

[@xramazaro1]

How mutch time can i add water to one cup of glass ?

[@jesusroblero3959]

Can someone send me the link for a thermos and the heater he has?

[@mstenson4]

How much mate do you put in the gourd in tablespoons?

[@dankelman9562]

this reminds me of the Tim and Eric sketch for Pitzman's Mustard lol

[@willdaly7707]

What’s the name of your thermos?

[@ceecee5878]

Is it supposed to be so bitter ?? I wanna like it 😕 but I don’t.

[@HENRYKR58]

Can I use just a yeti cup? Instead of that wood one?

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Absolutely

[@AndromedaImagination77]

Yeah the bigger the better!

[@meenachomal9979]

How many times can you drink from the same mate you prepared

[@pip5528]

Up to 20 times. That's even more infusions than most Gong Fu Cha tea ceremonies. Of course, so is the amount of leaf. It's probably double or triple the amount used for Gong Fu brewing in a teapot or gaiwan, which makes me wonder the capacity of gourds. Chinese tea brewing vessels are typically 100-200ml roughly.

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

This will vary from mate to mate but usually you can drink one and a half liters of water through. Just go until it loses its flavor and becomes "washed"

[@AndromedaImagination77]

If your water is way too hot it will go bad fast. Just watery. But if you get the temperature right and pour water gently ( unlike when you pour it on a glass) it will last longer. Depends on how strong or watery you like it. There are people for all tastes

[@robertosmith4241]

Ceba mate mejor que yo!!! Greetings from Ushuaia Argentina!!

[@jesusroblero3959]

Does anyone know where I can buy the thermos and heater

[@willedwards8952]

I put the loose mate in and I shake it but it doesn't go to the top after it just goes back down, do I put water in and how much do I put in? hope anyone can help me thank you

[@Phenom305]

Is it frowned upon to add sugar or any sweetener? If not, what can be used and.how?

[@earthandfire4840]

I think aslong as youre drinking it, putting some sweetness is fine. I like putting a bit of honey but i guess i dont know how to do it properly in the gourd...

[@earthandfire4840]

Ohh i think I would reccomend putting you sweetner in with the boiling water in the thermos so it is already premixed. That would work really well

[@Zathurastra]

You are "sort-of" doing it right...but good god man, you have way too much in there. You hardly have any room for the water. You should be able to get more than three sips out of a gourd that size. Also, if you enjoy the bitter taste, you can use hot water rather than room-temp water in the beginning. The only reason room-temperature water is used is for two reasons, it reduces the bitterness of the first cup, and it cools the hot water down. If you're not concerned about the bitterness, use hot water to begin with and let it sit for a few minutes. The first few sips will put hair on your chest, but at least you won't have to deal with the equivalent of tepid coffee.

[@TongaRoots]

To me you shouldn't start with the hot water because it will be too hot for the next mates, don't do that. What I do is to go first with room-temperature water, and wait a bit. Then hot water, and wait until the yerba consumes it for 2 or 3 minutes. Then place the bombilla and prepare your first mate.

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

is there a Kuereg version

[@RaymondRAYCE]

This guy is incredible! Perfect mixture of fun and factual. Thank you man.

[@frangabriel5216]

What’s up bro, I’m from Buenos Aires Argentina, one thing, you are putting way to much Yerba there, it should never be like a mountain, and also, once you poured water the first time, never touch the bombilla again, at least that’s what we do here. But everything else was perfect, good video, respect

[@samuelshelton8042]

Can yerba mate cause breathing problems due to the smoke in the drying process? Because smokers complain about shortness of breath. Do you honestly feel short of breath, or have you at any time due to drinking smoked yerba mate. I have no problem with the kraus clean ones

[@lucasazavedo]

You touched the bombilla so many times, this is a sinn here in Brazil...

[@frangabriel5216]

lucas akp in Argentina too

[@TheSouthernSiren]

but why cant it be touched after preparing the Mate?

[@Momo-xh8np]

@@TheSouthernSiren it simply ruines the mate

[@calebvandale5635]

Family is Paraguayan also a huge mistake haha

[@calebvandale5635]

Ahhh it makes me cringeee

[@Bucanero95]

YOU NEVER MOVE THE BOMBILLA!!! (STRAW) WTF...

[@Hancock97ful]

If you like that taste, you should try kratom...its a nice tea as well with almost the same taste

[@Freudenfreude111]

I love the editing !

[@leihejun844]

I'm drinking it for the first time now. Biggest advantage over tea is : 🧉doesn't cool down like tea does. Bcz a cup of tea is 100% liquid, but 🧉can contain the heat and even the wooden gourd (mine is not leathered, but is wood) keeps the leaves brewing as you drink. 👍

[@leihejun844]

@Aomine Hi, first I thought you're taking about graphics cards, because u said sapling (I heard scalping 😂😂) I don't know how to find seed, sorry. Btw, u can drink maté with cold water, it's the common way in Uruguay 🇺🇾 and this way it would be called Maté Tereré 👌

[@helloiamlost]

The sound editing ruins this video

[@sernani99]

I'm a Argentine and I approve this message, the room temp h2o step I never use, I use the same water we boil but before it gets 2 hot, I think warm h2o wakes the yerba better, also ya'll should try adding some grapefruit or orange or mandarin peels as well some coffee, I know we have all kinds of yerbas but back on the day that's how we flavor it. Nice the use of your yyyyyyy when u said bombilla (bombiya) andi didn't know my name Earl like mate.

[@Lakonas313]

Question, do you add the orange peels in when you're prepping the mate in the gourd, or on top after you put in the bombilla?

[@sernani99]

@zenpool I added while preparing ,a little yerba, the peels and more yerba on top of peels. Maje sure you bend the peels a little so they release their natural oils.

[@Lakonas313]

@@sernani99 thank you!!! 🙏🧉

[@sernani99]

@@Lakonas313 welcome.

[@jacobvalenzuela2546]

I came to learn how to prepare yerba mate, but I'm subscribing because of the hilarious edits! XD

[@Nicoya711]

Thank you!!! So much. I’m about to buy the gourd. I already have the Organic Yerba Mate. As you said I will purchase a original wooden one. Thank you 🙏

[@pm1660]

Make sure you cure it first or it will go moldy.

[@Richard-Seekingwulf]

I was number one thousand do you like your video thank you for showing me I just had my first cup tonight and it was beautiful💜 actually it was the first cup I ever made because in 2002 I went to a friend's house and he introduced me to yerba mate what has taken me this long to finally buy some of my own.

[@1do2likeU]

I have been doing it all wrong... 😬😖 Thank you for this video so that I can start doing it right!

[@alexhauberk382]

¡Hermanos! ¿Qué tan seguido se debe limpiar la calabaza? ¿Después de cada uso?

[@ariel.talavera]

Sí pero no haría falta un lavado exhaustivo, tan solo enjuagar el residuo de yerba y ya está listo para el siguiente uso, en medida de que ya se haya secado

[@VJ-pedia]

Post the initial rinse with cold water quickly, why not add it to the traditional Chinese tea flask...add hot water and drink instead of using the bombesha (sorry for the spelling). Why make it complicated ? Or is there something I am failing to see ?

[@bethanystauffer9780]

Can you prepare it in coffee pot?

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Absolutely, I would get the yerba mate wet with room temperature water to re-hydrate it first for best results. I also have a video on how to prepare using a french press here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHevloataruUnNE

[@AndromedaImagination77]

Like tea or coffee. Sure. It's called mate cocido.

[@lizard1971]

I love MATE!! Hot or cold, with honey, fresh ginger and lemon, or orange! Best tea on Earth! 😍

[@AndromedaImagination77]

Add peppermint and tell me later 😉

[@theomahaguy78]

Exactly..! MATE IS MORE THAN JUST A DRINK....IT'S A RELIGION.. ALMOST!

[@CarolinaGomez-gs9eq]

Great job with your explanation, you can tell you learn to drink mate because you drink it on the side of your mouth :)

[@funkybee6506]

Is the room temperature water part really necessary? It's been shown that hot water extracts more from the mate than cold water. As long as it's not too hot shouldn't it be okay to just use hot water by itself?

[@AndromedaImagination77]

No need for cold water if your water is up to 70ish celcius .. hotter than that ruins the mate

[@Shenron12345]

Perfect way to make something that is really simple, a way harder then it should be :)

[@ekong59]

A Syrian friend introduced me to mate. Been hooked ever since. He even gave me one of his bombillas.

[@Viv8ldi]

Do I have to wait a while after pouring in the hot water?

[@williambrady1043]

I bought a mate kettle and has a digital thermometer.

[@aliciagarrison2033]

Quite like your mustache...reminds me of Freddie Mercury. Great video!

[@Kopcin1982]

Hi. I am new on Yerba Mate Team . I put about 50g (4-5 tablespoons spoons) of Canarias and then I drink until taste like water. Is it a right way? Advise me , Please. I had one kg and after 3 weeks it goes down rapidly . Shall I put less spoons? I’ve heard that people drink even 4 l. I was addicted of strong powder coffee and I just stopped and I can manage with mate . It works very good.

[@christokrzysztofradew4206]

Thank you for your advice about preparing yerba mate ! Greetings from Poland !!!

[@bucketlist7529]

Is there any website that I can buy from infia

[@bucketlist7529]

India

[@JetLagRecords]

Encounter Yerba Mate, cool video it was really good

[@joanfallavena8505]

Why does Rodrigo in Maestro in the Jungle shake his drink?

[@NG__________]

Oooh very cool the tip with the glass to keep the gourd leaned🧉Simple but efficient! 👍😊

[@felipepugas5412]

I always refer back to this video when my mate starts getting sloppy. Thanks brotha!

[@rpglover101]

The sound effects are genius.

[@piwnygeorge1117]

Panie, po Paragwajsku trzeba pić

[@Viv8ldi]

Do I have to finish the first water amount before pouring in more water? Or can I always add water?

[@melaniehammond3125]

Thank you! Blessings!

[@AirwaysSd]

Someone now if we can re use the same yerba for the tomorow or i have to change this One ?

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Airways Sd I wouldn’t but if you really want to I would suggest putting it in the refrigerator overnight or something.

[@bunnyfluffyfluffs]

does all yerba mate taste like cigar juice?

[@Apollo440]

That is fantabulous!

[@michaelosborn6812]

I will try this tomorrow

[@boyca93]

ahahaha great saludos desde misiones argentina ...lugar donde se elabora yerba mate

[@siddhasrth]

who is speaking in the background of this video?

[@mrdraynay]

Thank you God for this beautiful man and this beautiful chill session.

[@JaseekaRawr]

lol I love how his wholesome vibes are rubbing off on everyone in the comment section 🥰🙏🏻

[@Tannerbsimpson123]

Great vid! what is the estimated caffeine content of what you just prepared with all the water used?

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

It's kind of hard to say with this method but depending on how you brew your Mate, it can range from about 20 mg of caffeine per cup when using a tea bag, up to 135 mg per cup when using lose leaf mate. With an average amount of 78 milligrams of caffeine per 8 ounce cup Yerba Mate has considerably higher amounts of caffeine than green tea, equal amounts of caffeine as Red Bull, and just slightly lower levels of caffeine than the average cup of coffee.

[@Tannerbsimpson123]

@@encounteryerbamate4284 I guess I am asking, if I prepared the way you did and drank all the water you brewed than what would be the estimated amount?

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

@@Tannerbsimpson123 Right, I would say closer to the 135mg level.

[@davidhansen9665]

@@encounteryerbamate4284 how much caffeine do you get everytime you clear the gourd

[@easy4978]

hi excuse me . when i drink yerba mate tea bag i feel sick ....want to vomit, like something in my throat .but when i drink green tea i don't feel sick .. do you know why ? thank u

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Not sure. There are many factors at play when it comes to a healthy lifestyle and it sounds like your body is trying to tell you something. I know that for me some overpriced Americanized health food store mate tastes gross to me (like pencil shavings) that's why I started "EncounterYerbaMate" in the first place. People were giving me bags of this stemless, dustless, shwag because they bought a bunch to try it out and found that they hated it.

[@sebasgl5603]

I'm Argentinian and I don't why but sometimes in some people could happen, just try to change the yerba, I'm sure that's the reason, it depends of the yerba. Sometimes your pressure can lower.

[@AndromedaImagination77]

Tea bag could have artificial flavors and chemicals. Just get an organic yerba mate and mix it with peppermint and dont drink it strong.. see what happens.

[@thelayne9987]

Bruh quit putting these schisophrenic whispers in your vids..

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Thanks for the note I'll definitely tone it down in future videos. We may have over done the effect, but we were having fun! Salud!

[@user-bg4qv3jp7e]

@ Layne, lets fucking find this hippie fuck and fuck him up.

[@thelayne9987]

Encounter Yerba Mate and so were I. Salud and keep drinking your mate

[@nat2r]

Encounter Yerba Mate its the best part! Great sense of humor

[@crafty_capricorn]

I thought they were really funny actually. Thank you for the entertaining instruction! 👌🍵

[@yheaahmad6064]

بتحط اكليل الجبل؟؟😁 Do you put a rosemary?

[@trailladymtb7700]

its so funny how loud the soft noises and comments jumped out at me more than the video itself. lol

[@tareqalsalem4768]

No clue what's up with those people pretending they're annoyed. Best part was the background commentary haha. Good job boss

[@encounteryerbamate4284]

Aw thank you so much for your kindness!

[@pip5528]

I can't tell who's pretending and who's not, but I enjoyed it as well. It added a bit of charm to an already enjoyable tutorial.

[@dariomanuel962]

"Playadito" is softer than the rest of the other kinds of Yerba Mate is in Argentina.

[@max81235]

Man the random sounds make me feel like im losing it 😂💀