I am a huge fan of Yerba Mate. It's got a not so great taste but the upside of it is that the caffeine in it does not cause twitching, sweaty hands, or shaking hands. Instead it gives you a positive rush of energy and it makes a great alternative to coffee. The tea is very special and requires a bit of preparation before drinking it.
* Fill the Maté cup with Yerba Maté up to 3/4 of its capacity. A variation that will give you more tea per infusion and a less potent taste is to fill the Maté cup only half way, or even a little less than that.
* Pour some hot water in until it nearly fills the cup. Don't worry if some of the leaves remain dry, floating on the top. They will eventually absorb water in subsequent infusions.
* Let it stand a few seconds and replenish with hot water when the previous one is absorbed by the dry Maté leaves.
* When the water is not absorbed anymore, close the bombilla's "mouthpiece" with your thumb and insert it firmly into the Maté.
Make SURE that the gourd you choose fits your schedule. Some gourds require alot more cleansing a curing then others so you got to be careful with your choice. Yerba Mate also puts out a distinct aroma depending on the type of Yerba Mate that you choose to drink. I will talk more about the good kinds of Yerba to drink and the bad kinds.
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i purchased plain herba mate in a Spanish Market. It is alright, but i was a bit skeptical since I got a huge amt for a small price- it seems dustier than most teas. I also found some that was 'orange scented' it has a slight orange flavor. I would like to know what other varieties are out there. And a good brand or brands.
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