Or "sweet mate" is prepared the same way as the yerba mate detailed instructions, except that sugar, or honey, is put into the gourd before the hot water is added.

 

Same as above with the addition of a twist of citrus (orange, lemon or grapefruit) rind for flavour.

 

Put one or two tablespoons of yerba mate into a pot with two cups of water. Bring to boil for 2 min, then add one cup of water and let it sit for a while. Strain the yerba mate and drink it as you would normal tea. You can add milk, sugar or honey to taste. Alternatively, you can also prepare it in a tea pot as you normally do with tea.

 

I´m not kidding! This is surprisingly good and tasty. Follow the instructions for mate "dulce" then add a half shot or so of whisky to your mate before pouring the hot water. You will be delightfully surprised! A very popular drink at parties. You can also prepare it with vodka.

 

Prepare it as normal, then add honey (manuka is the best!) and some peppermint leaves.

 

This is the perfect tea for cooling down on a hot day.  (Yerba Mate is an antiphiritic--which means it helps to cool the body down when temperatures rise.). Prepare your mate cebado as usual, but now instead of pouring hot water, use orange, lemmon or cold grapefruit juicies mixed with ice or cold water.

 

 

Winter is fast approaching, The nights are longer, but the morning mate is all the more precious when you're fighting the Have you ever tried lemon zest, manuka honey or lavendar sprikled on top of your yerba - wonderful for coughs and colds.