Super Quick Guide to Drinking Yerba Mate Tea

Here's a few magical words on preparing yerba mate tea the traditional way with a gourd, thermos, and bombilla. Visit us at circleofdrink.com to learn more. Salud! :)
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[@davidmclintock7581]

Watched this yesterday and after a 90 minute walk this morning opened a packet I bought a month ago but hadn't worked out how to use. Made some in a tin camping cup, probably got everything slightly wrong, but wow, two quick cups and I felt the tiredness go, and happy. Now I am sitting planning out where I can quickly get all I need to carry some with me every day. And going to buy a couple more bombillas up the road so I can share it too. This is great stuff, one cup magic.

[@jesusaranda3726]

whose drinking mate while watching

[@jeffrey6555]

That shaking to get smaller particles on top is the tip i needed here to take my mate experience to perfection, thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@jw6180]

Thank you!! I am a newbie and just received the spoon bombilla that I ordered. I am using an antique mug instead of a gourd! It's delicious!

[@Circleofdrink]

Awesome! Welcome to the world of mate ;)

[@khay9833]

My step mother is Brazilian and she brought me home my own set up and I LOVE YERBA MATE. I am on day 3 and I already feel so much better. I hope to branch out and try new herbs.

[@tonymichaelleetmltrademark6627]

I am xpat in Latin America. Great show. I was drinking mate when I saw your channel.

[@ahmedelsnose971]

It tasts a lot fuller and stronger in flavour when simmered 2 or 3 minutes. Don’t over simmer though as it gets easily bitter. I like it a bit bitter sometimes

[@martimmartim5701]

Hey there Dave! I've been watching your videos and It's good to see more people around the world embracing the healthy mate habit and also promoting it. I usually drink canarias but a few months ago I came across Barão de Cotegipe Tipo Uruguay (A brazilian brand supposedly made for the uruguayan market, to me it tastes much lighter than canarias but still very good and has a good cost/benefit here in Brazil. Maybe you could do a review on Barão tipo Uruguay. Thanks!

[@sophiekreynolds1]

Thanks for the video (seen a few of yours now and they're all great watches!). Also dig the scarf! You seem like you have a fun personality. Salud!!!

[@Circleofdrink]

Much appreciated :)

[@moesaif7]

Quick Question, what id the point of keeping the top of the mountain dry?

[@moesaif7]

Is*

[@echoingsnow]

I felt the better sleep and feeling overall all wellness.

[@becksgr]

I just found yerba k cups I am way to excited about this

[@ichan83a]

I clicked cause it said QUICK but it's 19 minutes long!

[@Circleofdrink]

Gotteeemmms!

[@jessicajaynenc1202]

I’m intrigued and about to me alllllll about the Mate life ! I’ve enjoyed it traditionally via tea bags and read the benefits on the box , but clearly from your videos ITS SO MUCH MORE than that ; and I’m going to buy the loose leaf kind and the whole setup ya got .

[@Circleofdrink]

JessicaJayneNC Hey Jessica. Yes, this is a lifestyle, not only an herb. You’ll see what I mean after you start your mate journey. Salud!

[@favs672]

“It’s actually polite to slurp” that’s exactly what I been telling my girlfriend lmao

[@Circleofdrink]

For sure!

[@Alpenmagier]

i have not meet once met a person that doesnt look like a hipster and drinks mate

[@fluffthis5638]

How much do you drink or should you drink in one sitting, should you or can you drink the whole thing by yourself, how long can you take to finish it, can you take long or does need to be finished immediately, how does the sharing with your friends work? Can someone answer

[@StrattaontheRoad]

I love Mate, I drink at home and any travel.

[@fahedaljghine5736]

so many people in Syria, Lebanon drink it too

[@JUANRAMOS-hk7he]

Please,How's the experience drinking with the bombilla and gourd vs the French press?? Thanks and great video Dave.

[@3122kratos]

Hola is your site available in 2017? Just got interested in trying mate for the first time.

[@Jugokazooie]

I drink cruz de malta. It is nice, i use a regular coffee mug. But somehow doesn't feel like tea Feels like a stimulant like coffe or natural coccaine

[@randommemesweekly4417]

i think the mate gourds look cool

[@godlyvegan6688]

Love NY city yes You are more kind to. People It makes me so Happy

[@alvalvhjarta5466]

i would love to drink yerba mate with you and talk about life with you, you seem to be a really great guy

[@Circleofdrink]

zaluman gracias!

[@laurindotcom2412]

great!

[@kostyako6329]

Skip to 9:00, if you don't want to listen about the health benefits of mate. 165-180 degrees Fahrenheit is around 75-80 degrees Celcius.

[@joakimeschakonat]

Thanks! Why is it important to keep the yerba mate as a mountain?

[@darksidersz3026]

you should know that one of the most countries that consumes mate, is syria... since its the biggest importer country of yerba mate, or at least what wiki says ;)

[@zozaviski9283]

yea that's right I'm Egyptian and have friends from syria and they drink it so much, It's a syrian traditional

[@grantdavenport7904]

Hi Dave do you have any brands to recommend for a first time mate drinker - also do you think mate can help with depression and anxiety?

[@Circleofdrink]

Grant Davenport Sure, I'd recommend Playadito from yerbamateland.com. It's calming and soothing with a lower caffeine content than most brands.

[@Twit.Tw00]

Grant Davenport Excellent for giving you a high into a higher metaphysical level :))

[@KishorTwist]

Niacin has science-proven helped with depression, along with other inexpensive natural food, vitamins and supplements: www.doctoryourself.com/depression.html

[@Circleofdrink]

I'd recommend Liebig or Lady's Breath brands for first timers. Mate, as reported by many, helps people feel happy and uplifted :)

[@krzysztofczaplicki2432]

Cut sugar in your diet,drink mate,the benefit is. your doctor have a depression,100%

[@pooppacifier8542]

This man could do anything and I wouldn’t give a single fuck.

[@godlyvegan6688]

I like listening to you Im in love w yerba mate my go to everyday

[@Circleofdrink]

Appreciate it!

[@agustinnolasco]

Haz hecho un excelente video! Abrazo grande de un matero argentino.

[@Circleofdrink]

Gracias, che!

[@tarekmaussili4494]

Me encantan tus vídeos hermano, sigue pa' arriba! Un saludo y un abrazo grande!

[@Circleofdrink]

Abrazo grande!

[@tomasbud]

So how would look extended guide? 24 hour?

[@Jorik_Penphilimonoff]

Viva Yerba Mate!

[@J.C.90]

Great video Dave!

[@Circleofdrink]

Jorge Cano Thanks!

[@hugogonzalezsimoes3641]

Saludos soy Uruguayo tomó mate desde los 5 años mi país es el que más consume yerba mate percapita y nuestras yerba no tiene palos

[@elisemckenna9158]

Omg I need glasses and a tylenol now!!

[@jonathangalaz4984]

What was your first mate experience?? Do you have a video for it

[@Circleofdrink]

Sorry, no video of it.

[@pbscsemate689]

Hey I have bought a new bombilla which is very expensive with a filtration at the bottom but gets clogged every time, it ha like 8-10 Holes only

[@Circleofdrink]

ArdiPBd Mate We have many bombillas at circleofdrink.com. Read our latest bombilla guide in our topics sections to make sure you’re pairing the correct bombilla with the particular Yerba cut. It’s always better to purchase the highest quality bombillas. Salud!

[@bryan-if2ls]

is your name really dave mate?

[@Circleofdrink]

haha no, but it has become my name :)

[@becksgr]

I cannot get a moutain to stay put. I keep getting mate soup

[@stefaniecroson9501]

I have seen studies on yerba mate saying that it causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus, or lungs even. What are your thoughts about this? It says it might be linked to the temperature of brewing. Any recommendations? I just bought some and enjoyed the taste. I would like to keep drinking it.

[@Circleofdrink]

Stefanie Croson Glad you found mate. Well, there aren’t any studies conclusively linking mate to cancer. Those studies you may be referring to were of already-sick people drinking very hot mate. It’s more of a heat rather than medium (material) issue, as with drinking any hot liquid increases susceptibility of esophagitis (from thermal damage to the throat). Please read our article circleofdrink.com for the most recent studies on this issue.

[@mmg7167]

It is false, if that were the case, the cases of cancer of the mouth and esophagus in Argentina would be very high and it is not so, this type of cancer associated with the consumption of mate is very rare. I am Argentine, I write from Buenos Aires.

[@1235pankaj]

I am new and novice yerba mate drinker (matero). transitioning from Coffee. Thanks. I use tea infuser/strainer in a cup to steep yerba mate, is it good way ?

[@Circleofdrink]

Sure, that's acceptable.

[@jcp2161]

Can you drink mate with honey out of a gourd ?

[@MysticMaverick3527]

Yes

[@user-dz9yx3et9y]

is dave tran?

[@sandradaniel9456]

Is there a specific brand that's best?

[@Notturno81]

In a lot of vids there is one rule which shouldn't be broken which is: Do not touch your bombilla once you put it inside. I'm lost now as I saw the similar number of vids where the straw is actually moved inside:/

[@Circleofdrink]

The Server is free to adjust the bombillas as much as desired or necessary. That friendly rule applies to those being served within the Circle.

[@danielclemmons9252]

Do you throw the yerba away when your done

[@Lukasmaldo]

you throw yerba when is "washed" ( lavada in spanish). washed yerba is when you pour a mate and the leaves sunk and the stems float. is like a tea bag used too much. normaly yerba may endure 10 to 12 rounds or "cebadas" before washing it. then you throw all the yerba, leaving nothing in the mate and do it all again... if you drink alone you can be hours with out washin the yerba

[@Circleofdrink]

I compost it. Give it back to Mother Earth.

[@fernandorendon8618]

@@Lukasmaldo si cebás con el agua casi hirviendo, no la echás demasiado rápido cuando cebás, y tenés cuidado de no ponerle demasiada agua, te rinde mucho más. depende el tamaño del mate obvio, pero un porongo chico con 2/3 de yerba si lo cebás despacito y nunca te pasás de un cierto volumen de agua te dura como 20 cebadas deluxe

[@Ali_0h]

Starting drinking mate yesterday, love the taste. Since I also drink coffee, I felt restless and a slight panic attack. Will this feeling reduce, or should I stop drinking coffee when I drink mate? Love coffee though.

[@Circleofdrink]

Your body may just be getting used to the mate. Try easing you way into mate slowly and build up little by little.

[@Ali_0h]

Thanks for the quick reply! Is it okay to keep drinking coffee during the day while drinking mate mate?

[@imalamboman12]

In my experience, coffee and maté are too distinct from one another to combine them. You must choose coffee or yerba maté. I wouldn't even consume them both in the same day. Spend a couple of weeks drinking maté only.

[@Eddy-09]

@@imalamboman12 great point. I also would not mix both coffee and mate on the same day, pick one or the other. It’s too much caffeine and isn’t healthy anymore if you do both.

[@imalamboman12]

@@Eddy-09 Cacao on the other hand has a great synergy with maté, I often make a hot chocolate with brewed maté water.

[@natethegreat22916]

Question, is Chachamate a good brand to drink.

[@Circleofdrink]

Not one of my favorites.

[@padye1980]

Is there a decaf version of leaves..I can have caffeine??

[@Circleofdrink]

Yes, it's in the same mate family..but not common.

[@rezamotori5709]

is it possible to save wet mate in a gourd for a couple of hours or a day iin the fridge covered in a plastic?

[@Circleofdrink]

Yes, that's fine.

[@ierdna69]

Can I use a regular travel mug as a gourd for yerba mate? For example I wake up in the morning, prepare yerba in travel mug, do couple of cycles, then close the mug with its lid and take it with me to work, where I open the lid and continue to drink. Traditional gourds and calabash seems not very suited for transportation once they are filled with yerba

[@Circleofdrink]

You sure can and many people drink mate that way.

[@diuranterenceocathain3601]

I recently bought a aliminium wrapped palo santo gourd. The wood spins inside of the metal wrap, is this normal?

[@Circleofdrink]

Sure, that's normal. Some have without the metal, as well.

[@diuranterenceocathain3601]

Circle of Drink Would you say a wrap that doesn't move is better for preventing cracks or does it not make much of a difference? Thanks for the reply and the great content.

[@Circleofdrink]

Diurán Ó Catháin Nope, that wouldn’t prevent cracking. Having superior wood that can handle heat and water would prevent cracking. Thanks for your comments.

[@diuranterenceocathain3601]

Circle of Drink Ok, thanks again for the info, looking forward to the next video.

[@davidmurillo9535]

SUPER QUICK YET 19 MINUTE VIDEO

[@Circleofdrink]

:p

[@andrearothkimmich3128]

thanks, so much. how many slurps can you get out of one heap (3/4 filled gourd) - ie. how many times can you drink up, rotate, use the bombilla to carve out a new water hole, slurp again, rotate, etc... ??

[@kellerglee]

Hey I might be late with this reply, but it really depends on the type/brand of mate you drink. Some have a longer cycle length (i.e. Cruz De Malta), and others have shorter (Pajarito). It's worth reading up on the mate you drink to figure out how much you can get out of it. I believe Dave also made a video about cycle lengths, do check that out, too!

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I had no idea Lenny Kravitz drink mate.

[@merouby]

1:40 to hear the beginning

[@ianthomas6559]

Thx P

[@claudia-wo1on]

¿De dónde sos?

[@megasuperlexa2]

But it should be 60-80 degrees hot, otherwise it is harmful. Where’s this information? In a video that long?

[@younassidrissi2429]

How is little freestyle or super quick 20mins?

[@Circleofdrink]

How does DNA replicate?

[@ch3ybaybay]

Do you have one that you recommend that's higher in caffeine for days I need some energy? I saw you recommended one with a lower caffeine and I like that for day to day but would also like one for days I haven't gotten enough sleep.

[@Circleofdrink]

I'd recommend Mission Organic Mate for higher energy.

[@Game_Time_S]

Bruh that was quick. LoL

[@Dreaklock]

How many times is the yerba good for? Meaning how many times can you keep adding hot water and drinking it before you know it's time to stop?

[@cristiancabrera6627]

Until it has no more flavor

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

At least twice in my experience. maybe more

[@louka5ito]

Saludos from Greece! I tried mate recently which I bought from a local teashop here and I really loved it but, I found out some things about cancer and mate which kept me away from drinking. What's your point Dave and guys? Every time I search about it I get more confused....

[@ieatfoodthatisgood]

If only you take mate of the smoked kind is bad for you as it may has hydrocarbons. Even still, it is more conspiracy than anything

[@EdgardoCamposfsf]

Bc of the hot water which produce cancer in the mouth of the stomach. Soup, tea, coffe... can cause you cancer as well. (life also can cause you cancer)

[@fusy]

What is a work of Elvira de Mejia you have mentioned before?

[@Circleofdrink]

I just posted it in the description of this video. Thank you.

[@megg7558]

Coffee maker is the best. I run it twice with the same mate to get fresh mate twice a day.

[@outcastMETALchild89]

can i use drip maker? just get the dry leaf and put it into paper filter?

[@jaimebarrera3406]

Super quick guide *video is 20 minutes long

[@louka5ito]

How you wash the gourd afterwards?

[@Jugokazooie]

Use a coffee mug it is waaaay better and easier to deal with

[@tigerjulio]

WHAT HAPPENS IF U HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ALREADY.

[@Circleofdrink]

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

[@panczenPL]

Speaking in short: nerfed and cleansed version of amphetamine.

[@aerialphoto]

So no sugar?

[@Circleofdrink]

Felix Mizioznikov I prefer raw honey.

[@Jugokazooie]

Omg how do i put water to boil if i dont have a stove.?

[@Circleofdrink]

Build a fire outside.

[@markandeyadasa3728]

where to get the best yerba mate in australia

[@cansee0]

In Australia

[@sandradaniel9456]

Super quick 19minute video..

[@pbscsemate689]

I think ive lost the good taste, i getting bad for me, Do you think i should change brand?

[@Circleofdrink]

Try Liebig brand.

[@pbscsemate689]

Circle of Drink i just got cbs Apple

[@pbscsemate689]

Circle of Drink thank for the tip SALUD

[@federicobautista7079]

Hurryyyyyy uuuuup broooo. To the point.

[@Circleofdrink]

cheeee q te passaaa??

[@flyveleder]

First 9 minutes = lot's of talk - not much info. So real info. starts at 9 minutes. You are welcome.

[@Circleofdrink]

Thank you

[@matteocharette480]

Salut man

[@Twit.Tw00]

Salud Peeps 🍯

[@delsonmartin9166]

man did someone told u , ure talking too much?but litterally, u should stop repeating same stuff again and again :D.. chill PS: no offend

[@consumingfilms]

a bit long winded... but I appreciate all the info! I watched to the end :)

[@Circleofdrink]

Gracias!

[@RH-wv2gq]

I need some with a lot of caffeine. I know the place that you recommend that sells it has little caffeine. Thank you for info

[@PTTY100]

Quick ??

[@gwho]

20 minutes. Calls it super quick Marketers will say anything these days.

[@marthalrodriguez.2209]

What in the world. Too long and too confusing. Shake so the best comes on top.

[@TangoOne]

"super quick" is not 19min lol

[@Circleofdrink]

gotttteeeeemmmmmsssss.....

[@monkeydben7360]

Why TF is this 20 minutes 🙄🙄🙄

[@donnasingleton6320]

I ain't got time for a 20 min video of making yerba mate

[@Circleofdrink]

ain't nobody got time for dat mang!

[@donnasingleton6320]

@@Circleofdrink Ha! Got that right! Cheers Maté

[@richardfrancisburton6833]

ahh fuck i fudged the refilling part

[@jongreenepwns]

Super quick guide.... 19 minutes.... ok

[@DomiSiki]

Watch it at 10x and it will be quick, not super quick though

[@Circleofdrink]

10x that baby!

[@ramziha4678]

please answer does it contain molds?

[@Circleofdrink]

Sure, sometimes when you cure the gourd, mold occurs within the first few weeks. This is totally normal and goes away eventually.

[@ramziha4678]

ok thanx but I am allergic to molds

[@Circleofdrink]

Ok, my pleasure. Thanks.

[@J.C.90]

If you don’t cure your gourd properly (calabash and Wooden gourds) than mold may grow inside.

[@Circleofdrink]

Jorge Cano From my experience for dealing with 1000s of gourds, I no longer deem "curing" necessary. The gourds will naturally cure on their own through regular use.

[@fernandorendon8618]

omg wtf greetings from Argentina

[@kristinaaguilar5318]

19 minutes is not super quick.

[@Circleofdrink]

Savor every second ;)

[@Game_Time_S]

Bro. Just smoke weed

[@Circleofdrink]

JAH! RASTAFARIIIIIIIIIIIII....

[@Game_Time_S]

@@Circleofdrink haile selassie. Bombaclock

[@Circleofdrink]

@@Game_Time_S RASSSSSSSS

[@RobertBardos]

Great video really made my first traditional Maté a success! Your totally right the mental clarity is fantastic, along with the taste! Thanks for helping make my experience awesome sharing nuances and suggestions. 🙂🧉⚡️👍