Hi everyone and welcome to Yerba Mate Culture!
I am Joonas, the founder of Yerba Mate Culture. I am a happy dude who likes surfing, traveling, and spending time with my son. And, of course, I enjoy drinking yerba mate and various other types of teas.
I also like nature, as you can see from the picture (I am the one with a beard). So I like growing herbs and walking in nature foraging for berries and mushrooms.
Story of Yerba Mate Culture
The reason I started this site is that I enjoy drinking yerba mate along with other teas and I want to share this pleasure with everyone who is interested!
My goal is to provide you with information about yerba mate — how to prepare and drink it and what are its health benefits. Also, I want to help you with choosing and buying yerba mate and the utensils related to brewing it.
Then there are the various “real teas” made from Camellia Sinensis, the tea plant. From Chinese green and white teas to Japanese matcha, and India’s Darjeeling and Assam, they are refreshing and full of healthy antioxidants.
Mostly caffeine-free, herbal teas made from different plants have many health benefits and are excellent natural remedies for many conditions. I want to share information and encourage people to use natural remedies instead of taking prescription drugs right away.
I drink different teas daily because they taste good, are healthy, and give me energy. I’m always looking for new varieties and brands to try out and this is a great place to share my experiences.
After trying yerba mate, or any other type of tea, for the first time, many questions may arise. What is the story behind this drink? Does it have caffeine and how much? Is it healthy? Where can I buy it?
You can find answers to all of these questions on this site.
I Want To Share The Pleasure
I have noticed that drinking tea is a nice habit to add to your life for several reasons. Tea can give you energy when you need it and drinking it can be a moment of social interaction with friends and family. In addition, a great cup of tea tastes natural and refreshing, and it’s healthy and stomach-friendly.
That’s why I want to share the pleasure with you!
If you ever need help or have any questions or comments, feel free to post them below or send me an email, and I will be happy to help you out.
All the best,
Joonas
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Hi Joonas
I never knew about Yerba Mate until I found your website. Thank you for sharing this. I look forward to learning more and now have an interest in this product.
Thanks again
Hi Scotty!
Thanks for your comment. I hope you will keep on reading and learning about Yerba Mate and also try it out!
I am planning to post some Yerba Mate Tea product recommendations/reviews soon which can help you choose a good variety to start with.
-Joonas
Yes, me too, all your info is new for me, you have a unique article.
I’m sure that every country has a special herbal drink for tea. but this is unique.
And I’m very curious about the straw? Is it a must to use a straw? cause we never use straw just for having a tea?
Hi Rasyied,
Thanks for our comment! You don’t have to use the gourd and straw. You can also use for example a french press. See this article to find out more about brewing Yerba Mate Tea: How to Brew Yerba Mate Tea.
-Joonas
were can i get low caffeine (matein) yerba mate?
Everybody seems to be out of stock?!?!?!
Any suggestions?
Thanks !!
rudy
Hi Rudy,
It really depends on which country you are in. Please tell me so I can help.
Also, I have never heard of low caffeine yerba mate. Is there a specific product you are looking for?
-Joonas
what is the best source for buying yerba mate in the Philipines?
James
Hi James,
It is quite hard to find yerba mate in the Philippines, at least with a price that makes any sense.
Here is the best option I have found so far: https://shopee.ph/Yerba-Mate-Pipor%C3%A9-250g-i.163621439.4015475780
Please let me know if you find something better!
Best Regards,
Joonas