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Yerba mate is the infusion of the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a tree grown in Argentina, Paraguay and southern Brazil. Guaraní history, culture, taste and vocabulary: everything you need to understand mate before you brew it.
Different yerba mate cuts: chimarrão, Uruguayan, tereré and Argentine styles
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Everything you need to know about yerba mate blends: From Chimarrão to Tereré

Yerba mate, the iconic South American beverage, varies from country to country: Brazilian Chimarrão is...
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Inside the first specialty mate shop opened in Paris, France
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YVY Maté opens its first boutique in Paris: dive into the world of mate

YVY Maté opens the doors of its first boutique in Paris, a unique place dedicated...
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YVY Maté mate gourd presented as gift to Pope Francis
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A unique gourd for Pope Francis: Discover our story

YVY was asked to make a personalized mate gourd for Pope Francis. This prestigious and...
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Mate tea, the revolutionary trending drink of the year 2023
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Mate Tea: The Revolutionary Drink of 2026

Explore the fascinating history and rich culture of mate tea in South America. Discover its...
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Key differences between traditional tea and yerba mate explained clearly
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Tea or Mate? The Essential Differences

Tea and mate are two popular drinks that have similar characteristics and properties but are...
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Enthusiastic mate fan enjoying yerba mate from a traditional gourd
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Are You A Real Matero? 5 Telltale Signs

After being introduced to the drink, its ritual and its benefits, we begin to regret...
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Yerba mate store in France offering accessories and organic blends
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Where to buy mate in France? The list of mate stores

Yerba mate, being still difficult to access in France, is a product that is gaining...
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YVY Maté mate glossary explaining all the essential terms clearly
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Mate expressions explained in less than 5 minutes

The world of mate is full of expressions and vocabulary that can seem quite barbaric...
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Personalized mate gourd for mate lovers, engraved by YVY Maté
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Mateador: The gourds of football stars

Formerly the manager of the capital's football club, Romain Grunstein was introduced to mate through...
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The taste of organic mate: herbal, fresh and well balanced
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Mate and its flavors: What taste can you expect?

What does mate taste like? For new followers, it can be unsettling. For experienced amateurs,...
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What is mate? YVY Maté explains the traditional South American drink
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What is mate?

Everything you need to know about yerba mate, the energy drink emblematic of South American...
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Preparing a mate gourd properly before its very first use
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Top 5 different methods for preparing organic mate

You don't have gourds but still want to discover mate?Infusing your mate is very simple,...
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