Yerba Mate Information

Mate (Gourd) Curing Instructions (do this before first use)

  • Fill 3/4 full of yerba leaves and pour in hot water.
  • Leave in gourd for 48 hours.
  • Rinse with cold water and repeat this process.

Mate (Gourd) Care Tips

  • Never use dish detergents with your mate.
  • After drinking, rinse quickly with cold water.
  • Store in a cool dry place (and not in direct sunlight).

How to Prepare Yerba Mate

  • Fill the mate (gourd) 3/4 full with yerba mate.
  • Cover the gourd with your hand, turn it upside down, and shake it so that the smaller leaf particles go to the top.
  • Pour a small amount of luke-warm water over the leaves.
  • Let stand a few seconds, and insert the bombilla (metal straw) firmly until it touches the bottom of the gourd. Do not move the bombilla - even when drinking.
  • Pour hot (but never boiling) water on the leaves and sip the infusion through the bombilla.