Yerba Mate Organic Starter Kit 500g

Organic Yerba Mate Starter Kit

This Yerba Mate Organic Starter Kit comprises of everything you need to start brewing yerba mate. It is a great way to get started with yerba mate either for yourself or as a gift. You will receive:

• 500g Kraus Organic Yerba Mate. Loose leaf yerba mate with stems (con palos)
• Ceramic Cup (styled like a natural gourd)
• Stainless Steel Bombilla (straw with filtered end)

Kraus is an Argentinian, fair and organic producer of yerba mate. It is farmed without the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Almost all yerba mate is dried using smoke, however Kraus specialises in yerba mate dried without smoke. Instead it uses a system of hot water to dry the yerba using heat along. The result is a cleaner and fresher tasting yerba without a smoky overtone.  Kraus is dedicated to sustainable farming, fair employment and organic yerba mate. A superior taste.

The dimensions of this mate cup are:

Diameter at the widest point – 8.5cm
Height – 11cm
Volume – 400ml

The bombilla is a specialist bit of kit required to drink yerba mate. They are made from stainless steel and resemble a straw with a filter at one end in the shape of a spoon. This helps manipulate the yerba, and in addition the little holes allow liquid through to drink, but not the leaves. It measures 19cm in length

Brewing Your Yerba Mate

The tradition of drinking yerba mate is such an important part of the South American culture, especially in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. Yerba mate is drunk from a natural gourd (a hollowed out fruit) used as a cup however more recently it has become popular to drink yerba mate from ceramic cups which are easier to care for than natural gourds. The resulting infusion is then sipped through a metal straw known as a bombilla that has a filtered end to separate the infusion from the yerba leaves. This happens while groups of friends and family get together to chat, and enjoy mate together. Yerba mate can be prepared hot, which is how it is enjoyed in Uruguay and parts of Argentina and it can also be prepared ice cold, known as Terere, the national drink of Paraguay. Here is how:

How to prepare hot yerba mate

How to prepare Terere

It can be tricky to prepare yerba mate, and so for this reason, with any purchase of loose leaf yerba, full photo instructions will be provided on how to brew the perfect mate. So there is no excuse not to brew the perfect yerba mate! If you get it right, your yerba will always taste great, and last twice as long. Above all, practice makes perfect!

If you have any questions please contact us and we will be happy to provide any information you might require.