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Archive for May 27th, 2007


Who drinks yerba mate?

You may be surprised. "…of the 200,000 hectares
(500,000 acres) that grow yerba maté in Argentina, a respectable
eight percent are given over to export production…It
is neighboring Uruguay, however, that boasts the highest
per-capita consumption of maté in the world."

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Yerba Mate is hitting homes all over the country and not just from the traditions of South Americans.

Yerba Mate is popping up in Hollywood, with bodybuilders, college kids and even some freewheelin’ corporate types.

What makes yerba mate so good isn’t just the stimulating effects that provide a healthier substitute for coffee but the good vibes and fun times that spread as a result of ‘passing the gourd around’.

It’s not just an american movement.

It’s a worldwide revolution!

If you’re curious, see the yerba mate supplies The Gaucho has in store for you.

Get buzzed…….

“The Gaucho”

p.s. I had my yerba mate this morning, did you get yours?

Official Yerba Mate Drinker Lingo & Teminology

Terminology

Cebador- The Server. The person, who pours, serves and drinks the Mate during a session. Often this is the Host of a gathering.

Tomador- A drinker or person who shares in turn with a group. A person beside the cebador, involved in a session of drinking Yerba Mate.

Enjoy the ritual with a friend today!

“The Gaucho”