Mate is an energy drink that can be drunk in different ways. But what is the best way for you to consume mate? Answer in this article.
This drink of South American origin has normally been consumed for hundreds of years in a gourd (the container), using a bombilla (the straw with filter). This is what we call the “Traditional” method, if one day you go to Argentina or Uruguay you will see that everyone drinks mate this way, in the street, in parks with friends or afterwards. a good family meal.
But then how is traditional mate prepared and what are the advantages of drinking it this way?
1. DRINK MATÉ THE TRADITIONAL WAY
To prepare a traditional mate you need:
A calabash: This is the container made of wood, squash or aluminum, often shaped like a light bulb, which allows you to infuse the mate.
A Bombilla: The straw with filter which allows you to drink the mate without letting the yerba leaves pass through.
Mate: Also known as “yerba mate”, “Ilex Paraguariensis” or even “Paraguayan tea”, this is the plant that is infused to prepare mate.
If you don't have any of this, don't panic! We have different mate kits with all the accessories you need to prepare traditional mate.
Discover the preparation of traditional mate step by step with video tutorial: in this article
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DRINKING TRADITIONAL MATÉ?
Drinking mate in the traditional way has several advantages:
With traditional mate you can re-infuse the mate up to 15 times during the day without changing the herb! So you just need to prepare it once for the whole day.
Traditional mate is shared with family or friends.
Traditional mate is more concentrated than infusion, stronger in the mouth.
Once you master the preparation of traditional mate, it is a special moment, a healthy routine and a tradition.
It’s still classy to walk around with your mate at work, in the locker rooms or in the street 😉
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2. DRINK MATÉ INFUSION
Do you prefer not to worry and want to prepare your mate in a few seconds?
Mate is also drunk as an infusion, a bit like tea! It's faster, easier and ready in seconds.
This way of drinking mate is reserved for those who wish to benefit from all the benefits of mate without having to prepare it in the traditional way.
To prepare a mate infusion you will need:
The mate infusion bottle: This is the accessory that allows you to infuse your mate at lightning speed.
A handful of mate: You can choose from the 9 different flavors of mate available on the store!
And that's all ! To prepare mate as an infusion, simply insert a handful of mate into the infuser of the bottle then add hot water. It's ready !
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DRINKING MATÉ INFUSION?
Drinking mate as an infusion has several advantages:
It's practical, more easily transportable and the infusion bottle keeps the mate hot for long hours.
The mate is less strong, the infusion bottle helps to reduce the bitterness of the mate.
Speed of preparation: your mate is ready in seconds!
You can infuse the mate and put the infusion bottle in the fridge to drink fresh or iced mate.
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