HEALTH

In our new article, we will compare the traditional Japanese green tea Matcha with the infusion made from dried leaves of Paraguayan holly, more widely known as Yerba Mate. But let’s start from the beginning by introducing both drinks. Matcha in most cases comes from shaded plantations. Thanks to this, during the growth of the…

The properties of Yerba Mate, this exceptional beverage, are truly remarkable. However, it holds many mysteries, especially for those who haven’t yet experienced this extraordinary drink with its many wonderful properties. How do you start your journey with yerba, and which products are worth choosing as yerba mate for beginners? We’ll get to know the…

Have you ever noticed small fragments of dried leaves getting through your bombilla while drinking yerba? In our new article, we’ll show you techniques that will help prevent dust from passing through the straw, so you can enjoy your infusion with pure pleasure. How to deal with a bombilla? In our daily sipping of the…

Yerba Mate, a beverage made from the leaves of Paraguayan holly (Ilex paraguariensis), has been valued in South America for centuries for its stimulating properties, its support for concentration, and its supply of valuable antioxidants. In recent years, it has also been gaining increasing popularity in Europe, including in Poland. Many beginner fans of this…

Opinions on whether Yerba Mate in tea bags makes any sense are quite divided – many Yerba mate lovers see it as a bad thing, while others consider it a great convenience. So how does it really look? In our article, we’ll take a closer look at the Yerba Mate infusion that has become popular…

Yerba mate usually doesn’t harm a healthy adult. Problems arise in three situations: when you drink too much of it, when you pour boiling water over the dried leaves, and when you belong to a group with contraindications. In short, yerba mate should not be drunk by pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, people with hypertension,…

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Many of us associate drinking yerba mate simply with pouring water over the dried leaves. Nothing could be further from the truth – for those who aren’t fond of the traditional taste of the infusion, there are many alternatives to diversify the preparation and flavour of this popular dried Paraguayan holly. Let’s remember…

[hfe_template id=’21705′] Summer is in full swing, and with it come high temperatures. The heat gets to all of us, we lack motivation to do anything and need energy — on hot days the best solution is of course cold drinks that soothe our thirst when the thermometer goes wild. Terere, or yerba mate drunk…

[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…

[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…

[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…