Special Selection Canarias Especial Yerba Mate

Brewing Your Yerba Mate Tea

Drinking yerba mate, especially Canarias is a way of life in Uruguay, although it is also enjoyed in many other South American countries. Typically, it is drunk from a natural gourd (a hollowed out fruit) used as a cup. In Uruguay it is popular to use high quality gourds that are bound in leather. The infusion is sipped through a metal straw called a bombilla that has a filtered end to separate the infusion from the yerba leaves. It is normal to see most people in Uruguay walking around with a gourd in one hand, and their flask tucked under 1 arm. So a mate can be served at a moment’s notice!

With all purchases of loose leaf yerba, photo and written instructions will be provided on how to brew the perfect yerba 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. Most of all, practice makes perfect! If you prefer to read up before delivery, you can read our blog or watch our video on how to prepare the perfect yerba mate here.