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The best gifts for yerba mate lovers: gourds, thermoses, mate kits, matero bags and yerba to fill them. 10 picks, from stocking stuffers to splurges.
How much caffeine is in yerba mate? About 70 to 85 mg per cup vs 96 mg for coffee, but a full gourd session can beat a mug. Here's the math.
The best kettle for yerba mate holds water at 160 to 180°F. Here are my 4 picks, from the Fellow Corvo to a budget gooseneck, plus the cold water trick.
A good thermos makes or breaks a mate session. Here's why the Stanley Classic is my pick, the simple lid swap that fixes its one flaw, and what to buy instead.
How I cold brew yerba mate: the ratio, the overnight steep, three ways to filter it, the kit I'd buy, and the best bags to start with.
Picking a yerba mate gourd and bombilla? I put together a buying guide for things to pay attention to before you click 'buy now'.
Yes, you can brew yerba mate in a drip coffee maker with a paper filter. Here's how to do it right, and two better methods worth trying next.
Technically yes, but there are two problems most people run into. Here's what actually happens and what to do instead.
Can you make yerba mate in a French Press? Technically, yes. But it's not the vibe. Here are some alternatives for daily Yerba Mate.
How to make yerba maté less bitter: the right water temperature, a smoother yerba, and easy add-ins like lemon, milk and honey that make it enjoyable.