Yerba Mate
How Much Caffeine Is in Yerba Mate Compared to Coffee?
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.
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Best Yerba Mate to Try on Amazon: 10 Loose-Leaf Bags Worth Buying
Not sure which bag of loose-leaf yerba mate to buy on Amazon? Here are 10 top-rated picks, from classic Argentine to organic, roasted, and herbal.
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Best Kettle for Yerba Mate in 2026: 4 Picks and the Right Temp
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.
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Best Thermos for Drinking Yerba Mate All Day: The Stanley Classic
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.
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Cold Brew Yerba Mate: Ratio, Steep Time & Gear That Works
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.
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How to Brew Yerba Mate in a Moka Pot (And Whether It's Worth It)
Yes, a moka pot brews yerba mate. Here's what I tried, and a few recommendations on other coffee makers to try to find a good brew.
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Yerba Mate: The Best Coffee Alternative for Deep Work and Focus
Why yerba mate beats coffee for deep work: sustained focus, no jitters, built-in movement breaks, and the exact gear I use working from home.
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4 Ways to Brew Yerba Mate with Coffee Gear You Already Own (Ranked)
Coffee pot, French press, AeroPress, or moka pot? I ranked every "normal kitchen" way to brew yerba mate so you don't have to guess which one's worth it.