🧉 How to Drink Mate Properly (out of a gourd) Drink Mate Instructions
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- Mate drink instructions:
You will need only 4 things:
A gourd which we call mate
A straw called Bombilla
The yerba or herbs
And a flask or thermos
1. Place the water on the stove.
2. While we wait for the water to heat. We add the yerba in the gourd. Fill up to 3 quarters of the container.
3. Turn it upside down and quickly shake it. This is done so that the thick leaves are at the bottom and the thin leaves and dust are at the top. This is important to not get the bombilla clogged. This is called tapado, when the water won't go through the straw.
4. The yerba has to be left at an angle so that it doesnt't get all wet at the same time as we pour the water. If all the grass is wet, the mate will wash faster, losing its flavor.
5. The lower side is where the straw will go. Before placing the bombilla in it, many people like to pour a bit of cold or lukewarm water. Simply go to the tap and add a bit of water. This will prevent the yerba from losing its flavor too fast, especially if the first pour is too hot, and it's also done to avoid clogging the straw with the dry dust.
6. We place the bombilla and we are ready to drink it. The water should be around 78º - 83º which in Fahrenheit is 172º - 181º. If it's boiling hot, wait a bit because you don't want to burn the yerba.
7. If you're in a group, the first mate is for the one who pours, also known as cebador. Cebar means to feed or to serve. Before you pour more water, it has to be completely dry. So when someone offers you mate, you must drink all the water, slurp it, and then pass it back to the person who gave it to you (the person pouring). Don't pass it around to someone else!
Hello from Ukraine and thanks for the video! I used to drink mate in the past.. I feel it's time to practice again:) Can you answer some questions about it, please?
1. Is it better to drink mate before or after meal?
2. How many rounds can you make with a good quality yerba before losing flavor?
3. How many people usually can drink it from one mate cup?
4. Only cebador gives the cup to the next person, right?
5. Is it considered romantic if you drink it with the person of opposite sex?
Hi Vlad! Great questions. I'll try to answer to each of them:
1. It's better to drink mate in between meals. In the morning, it's better to eat something first and then drink mate so it will go down easier.
2. It depends on your personal perference. The only rule is that when you don't feel the taste of the yerba anymore (if you feel you're drinking just water) it's time for new yerba. I don't usually count the pours but I would estimate about 20 pours or so.
3. Before covid, as many people as you can fit in your house! But if there are more than 6-7 people it's a very slow process because the round gets too long and you don't get to drink much. At that point it's normal to have a second mate going around.
4. Yes, it's like a ping pong between the cebador and the rest of the group. It always goes back to the cebador (person with the thermos) so that he/she can fill it again before passing it to the next person to drink.
5. Not necessarily. At least in Argentina, the mate is usually shared between friends and family. Also between coworkers or casually in university too. It's a gesture of friendship and camaraderie. However, you can share a mate if you're out on a date, for example in the park with someone special.
Good luck!
@@FranciscoHuanaco Thank you so much for your answers!
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I purchased my first Mate kit online because my penpal in Argentina showed me and I was immediately fascinated by it!! It arrived today! On to the kitchen! Wish me luck!
How did it go? 🧉
When my wife and I traveled to Argentina a few years ago, we fell in love with drinking mate, we bought gourds, bambillos and couple of tea, brought back to our home, New York. We still drink it very often. Thanks for the video showing how to properly prepare mate.
I've spent much of my life as a functional drunk, I'm productive and emotionally stable but I definitely have my vices. I'm a fiery Caribbean woman who loves drinking and cigars. Here in my thirties as a mother of two, I've worked hard to mellow out. Drinking mate the traditional way has not only been delicious but it's satisfied my addictive personality in a lot of ways. Learning about and tasting different types and how the flavors develop between cups is just as satisfying as smoking cigars. Having something else that I can sip throughout the day that's not as detrimental as beers has been really good for me. The ritual of making it and how it can be a social affair all works for me. Just wanted to put that out there for people. If you need a healthier habit, mate can be a fun and delicious thing to get into. I ordered a beautiful carved gourd from an Argentine craftsman on Etsy and that makes it feel all the more special. Thank you for sharing your culture with me ❤
did it help with your alcohol cravings?
This is the best video I've seen displaying this, probably because you are actually Argentinean rather than an American. I spent a long time just pouring the water right over the top of the mountain, it still tastes ok but there's a definite benefit to pouring down the side and soaking from the bottom, thanks for showing this!
my step mother who is from corrientes argentina just sent me a mate kit and today is the first time i try with your video thank you :D
I am from Syria, mate is so popular there, but every person drinks from his own cup, I think Syria is the only place outside of South America where mate is considered a public drink, I think that is due to so many immigrants came back from South America somewhere around the 70s of past century.
I used to live on a street in Buenos Aires called "República Árabe Siria". Syrian migrants played a fundamental role in the development of many cities in Argentina. It would be great to visit Syria in the future and share some mates! Cheers!
From Syria too! We drink this a lot, usually from our own cups as well. I didn’t know about the history and our correlations with Argentina though, very interesting. I was always curious
In Israel we drink mate too Jewish from south America and also Druz that live in Israel I think its so popular in the area because it was migration from here to south America and back in the early last century.
Anyway Cheers 🧉🧉🧉🧉🧉
I think druz people in Lebanon drink it too
I absolutely love the way you explained this. This helped me a lot.
It was only with this video where it finally made click! in my head. You don't just tilt it sideways to "only" build a mountain. You have to actually shake it sideways to get the finer/dustier parts to the bottom of the mountain :D This completely changed the flavour for me. Thank you!
i just recieved a start kit, and followed this guide for my first time trying.
i don't drink coffe because i don't like the taste, but id like the effect and i don't really feel like energy drinks work on me.
i have filled the mate 3 times with water, and i litteraly allready feel an effect, and the taste gives me kinda hay, straw vibes. i like it.
i got the CBSe guarana, and i think it's pretty good for beginners.
thx for the video hope you are doing aight. im late to the party
thanks for this amazing explanaition. My syrian friends introduced me to mate and I'm in love. It's so helpful to have this explanaiting from the culture of origin. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hola Francisco, soy Argentina pero vivo en UK, me encanta tu web y tus canales en youtube. Ya te sigo. Gracias por tus consejos, excelentes!
I'm from Indonesia, I like this yerba mate, which is more delicious with sugar, I really like it ❤
My Argentinian friend got me into mate and now I love it, same as coffee, can't believe I said that, hahaha. I just got me a pure leaf one, no sticks, no dust, and I don't care for it. A mi me gusta mi mate amargo, sin azucar.
Thank you from Canada . Nice, informative video. Thanks Francisco. Salude!
Wow it's truly an art. I love the idea of it being a group activity! Beautifully explained! Thank you!
Thank you for your comment! Enjoy your mate 🧉
Que bueno ver Rosa Monte. Es mi marca preferida!
Great video, quick and to the point!
Thanks for your comment!
Wow, thank you.. ! So many tips here and also words connected to drinking mate..awesome!🤩😁 Going to drink one today..cheers! ☺️🍵
I'm glad you found the video useful. Cheers! 🧉
@@FranciscoHuanaco Siiii...!!! Already subscribed to your channel! 🤩 Your themes here are amazing..!!
I noticed that it is difficult to keep the mate dry because the larger leaves float more and it's harder to mold your montañita to one side. Does the dry mate just keep on rising and falling as you pour the hot water on one side? Thank you so much for the wonderful video, by the way!
Thanks! Very clear and short explanation
Thank you for your comment, enjoy your mate! 🧉
This was very easy to follow, thank you for the good explanation 🙂 I bought a mate kit because I saw so many South American football players drink it and I was curious 😅
Now it all makes sense!
Gracias amigo
Se lo comparti a una amiga Americana que acaba de comprarse un mate y bombilla en amazon.... buena Francisco!
I love Rosamonte, even it's very expensive compared to other here in Brazil.
For those who is wondering, what is that, it's yerba mate. Is a traditional South American caffeine-rich hot drink or cold made with dried and chopped yerba mate leaves. It is bitter in flavour and is particularly popular in countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Argentina Brazil are the largest producers in the world. It's can be consumed hot or cold. In the US you can find it in cans or bottles, also in south america, but drinking using the accessories is part of the tradition in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, it's kind of a ritual, the drink is usually , but not necessarily, shared in a social setting among friends, with individuals drinking from the same receptacle. Given that it is a traditional South American drink it will come as no surprise to learn that stars from countries such as Brazil, Argentina , Uruguay and Paraguay regularly drink mate.
"#NoMateKeeping" i love it! thanks for this very clear tutorial :)
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!
what do you mean, dry? does it have to dry out completely before using the second time?
I think he means if you leave some of the top dry, then as you drink and add water there will be flavour left in the drier leaves as it goes down. If you wet it all you suck all the flavour out
Hi I'm from syria my grandparents immigranted to argentina in the late 1800's and brought mate with them to syria now it's some sort of national drink over here
god bless argentina
Is it really that energizing? Mine arrived today. La Merced brand. Going to make it sometime this week. I have a gourd and the bombilla. I may use a tea press down the road sometime to experiment also.
Thank you Francisco very insightful
Hey how many times can you brew the mate leaves before it becomes "Lavado" or losses flavor?
Personally, if I'm drinking by myself, I usually don't change it until the next day or the next "sitting". If you're sharing with friends then I would say at around half a liter of water, maybe up to 20 brews.
But it depends on the quality of the yerba, the temperature of the water, and your personal taste preference.
Some people also add other herbs on top of the loose leaves or you can buy a flavored yerba so that the taste lasts longer.
Cheers!
Where can i buy the mate cup in youre vid ? =) cheers from denmark
I just started drinking mate in the morning after my ice bath. Today is day 2 of mate, and I never realized the good form you demonstrated here! I will try the shake and wetting only part of the leaves tomorrow! Thanks a million!
I use a gourd from amazon it’s metal inside, still don’t wash it with soap?
Yes, if the inside is metal or glass you can wash it with soap. I also recommend washing the bombilla (straw) once a month with soap.
good video
When I saw the Rosamonte bag, I knew I came to the right video.
That's mean it's the best? 😊 Do you recommend it for any European who just discovered mate few weeks ago, with the green mate? 😊
@@NG__________ Yep! If you like strong, but well balanced mate then definitely. Before this my favorite was Taragüi to give you some perspective.
Good flavor and not overly smokey tasting like some brands.
Great video! Thank you for posting!
thank you, this was very understandable.
How you put mate herb in angle?
What is a good gourd to buy
I’m planning to get into mate as.a youngster any Yerba suggestions
every time i make this (using the same brand yerba) i always end up with bits in my straw when im not moving it atall :/ solution is shorten the cleaning brush for straw and leave it in (needle nose plyers to get it out to actually clean)
What affects does it have when you drink it
Drinking mate may increase your energy levels and make you feel less tired. It has many antioxidants and it may help prevent infections from bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Mate is also used to lose weight and boost the immune system.
Read more here: www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-yerba-mate
Pruebe poniendo una cascara de naranja, un pequeño trozo.
Which brand is the best to use if you are just starting to drink mate?
It depends on what you are looking for. Some are stronger, others are milder, some have stems others don't. I prefer the big South American brands: Cruz de Malta, Rosamonte, Taragüí, Canarias, etc.
Cruz de Malta is usually the most affordable, so you can start out with that. If you live in the US, you can find some of those brands on Amazon.
Playadito and Amanda are also very good, but it all depends on your personal taste.
Enjoy!
How many times can i refill the same portion of mate ?
What flavor do I expect?
The taste is like a very strong bitter tea. Usually those trying mate for the first time drink it with sugar until they get used to the taste. There are also brands that have added flavors, or you could add something on top of the herbs such as orange peel, mint, pennyroyal or valerian.
Where do you buy good bambillos? The ones from amazon and cheap made
Hello. Where do you get that bombilla?? Thanks
I usually can't drink 10 refills in a day, only like 2 or 3. Can i keep the same leaves for 3-4 days ?
Thanks !
I want it from kenya
nooo you can't do that, its going to go moldy or develop an acidic disgusting taste. it's better to get a smaller cup or gourd and use lesser yerba
Can you explain how to switch la bombilla around once the mate becomes lavado to use the other dry side?
It's difficult to explain in a comment but this blog has an article on switching the bombilla using the "montañita" method: matekaa.com.mx/como-hacer-la-montanita-en-el-mate/ (It's in Spanish so use Google translate if needed).
You can also gradually start pouring the water from the top of the montañita, without moving the bombilla, until all the yerba is used and it's all lavado. At that point, you throw out the yerba and start a new one.
How long do you let it sit after pouring the hot water?
Yo dont let it sit, you drink it hot. At first it burns but you get used to it
Does it taste like tea?
Yes but it's a bit different. It has a very powerful earthy flavor with a bitter and grassy undertone. It can take a few tries until you get used to the taste!
My sip will have soil like particles am i doing it right.?
Happened to me aswell, i don't know if im making it right or not. But, might be because i didn't shake it enough, meaning some smaller particles may be at the bottom closer to the Babilla
There are a few reasons why that happens:
1. Check your bombilla (straw). It may not be the right one for mate.
2. Soak the bottom of the yerba in water and let it expand by absorbing said water before inserting the bombilla.
3. Shake vigorously upside-down after putting in the dry yerba to remove the dust and smallest particles.
4. Cover the hole (mouth) of the straw with your thumb while placing it in the cup.
It's normal to have some fine powder pass through the bombilla on the first couple of rounds. If you tried all these points and are still uncomfortable, try a different brand of yerba.
Enjoy!
Hola! Excelente video! I’m from the US but in Mexico now & drinking mate 🧉👍🏻 you answered all my questions…. my biggest problem is yerba getting lavado too fast. Muchos gracias por tu información 😎
I was missing the part about shaking & having yerba at an angle 😅
I only put cold water. I don't like hot.
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You do look a bit alike Messi in his youth.
I swear thats exactly how Messi would talk in English 😄
I heard mate causes a certain type of cancer...
@Bladetron See Mayo Clinic study: excessive long term use may attribute to mouth, throat and lung cancer. Average use seems okay. This may also be for people who drink VERY hot drinks. (That's from a Chinese study,i.e., mouth and throat.)
@Bladetron What a STUPID thing to say!
@Bladetron Me.
Looks like a bunch of bull. I'll stick to coffee. To each his own!
so complicated.
Wait, are you not suppose to put boiling water into it? Thought this was a hot tea?