Yerbador Mate Blog

Yerbador gift set: mate tube, mate cup and gold bombilla

Vessel for Yerba Mate – Ceramic, Thermos or Gourd? Prices and FAQ

[hfe_template id=’21705′] If you’re wondering which matero/vessel to choose, our article will surely help you. At the beginning of your yerba mate journey, it’s hard to know what to expect from a vessel, what it should look like, what properties it should have, or, above all, how to use it. A yerba mate vessel should…

Yerbador matero with a gold bombilla and a scoop of dried yerba on sunlit marble

WHAT IS A BOMBILLA?

[hfe_template id=’21705′] A bombilla is a special straw made of stainless steel, silver, platinum or bamboo, ending in a strainer, which lets you easily filter your yerba mate and separate the infusion from the leaves. At the bottom of the straw there is a filter of various shapes. The bombilla ensures that fine particles of…

Hand holding a Yerbador matero against green leaves and sunlight
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Is Yerba Mate a Tea? Paraguayan Tea Under the Microscope

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Yerba mate tea — that’s how most people describe this infusion when they encounter it for the first time. We hear it every day in conversations at the shop: “I’ll have that Paraguayan tea.” And although a botanist would clutch their head in despair, the term does have its own logic: dried leaves,…

Tropical Fruits yerba mate with mango, passion fruit and pineapple — flat lay

Yerbador, meaning 100% natural dried leaves from the Paraguayan Holly

[hfe_template id=’21705′] The Paraguayan Holly grows mainly in South America. Since the dawn of humankind it has found its use in culinary art, and also served as a remedy for all kinds of ailments. An infusion of Paraguayan holly was already drunk by Native Americans, who discovered that drinking the dried holly leaves steeped in…

Fruits of the Forest yerba mate among raspberries, blackberries and blueberries

What is Yerba Mate?

Yerba mate is a drink made from the leaves of the Paraguayan holly (Ilex paraguariensis), a plant native to South America. It has a stimulating effect, supports concentration, and thanks to its wealth of vitamins and minerals, it also offers numerous health benefits. For some, it’s an alternative to coffee; for others, it’s a daily…

Green Yerbador matero with a gold bombilla and a beechwood scoop full of dried yerba

A CRAZE ONLINE: MILLIONS of Poles are swapping coffee and tea for Yerbador Mate! You can even drink it cold!

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Is Paraguayan holly really a dose of energy, an effective way to burn fat tissue and a treasure trove of antioxidants? Read the interview with Dr Hanna Stolińska – clinical dietitian. TODAY WE’RE GIVING OUR READERS A GIFT “Dear friends, instead of coffee, which strips everything out of the body, we drink Yerbador,…

Shaker with purple açaí smoothie, blueberries, banana and strawberries nearby

Yerba Mate – A natural isotonic drink with a range of properties valued by athletes. Yerba Mate and sport

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Drinking yerba mate and doing sport – how to support your body? Yerba mate and sport? A solid workout can literally make us break into a sweat. Good hydration before and after training is very important for our wellbeing. During fairly intense training, keep in mind that you don’t just sweat out toxins,…

Pouring vividly green dried yerba mate into a Yerbador matero — step 1

Millions of Poles are swapping coffee and tea for Yerbador Mate!

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Millions of Poles are swapping coffee and tea for Yerbador Mate! Is Paraguayan holly really a dose of energy and a wealth of antioxidants, as well as an effective way to burn fat? Interview with Dr Hanna Stolińska – clinical dietitian. We decided to ask Dr Hanna Stolińska – clinical dietitian and author…