Guides
Everything we know about yerba mate in Ireland, and about getting set up here as an Argentinian. Checked by hand, sourced, and dated.
Yerba mate
Best yerba mate for beginners: an honest starter guide
Which yerba to buy first, by taste profile rather than hype: smooth Playadito, classic Taragüí, strong Rosamonte, herbal CBSé and Uruguayan Canarias.
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How to prepare mate: the gourd method and easier shortcuts
Step-by-step mate with a gourd and bombilla, why your water must not boil, how to cure a new gourd, plus French press and teabag methods that need no gear.
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What is yerba mate? A plain guide for Irish drinkers
What yerba mate actually is, what it tastes like, how the caffeine compares with coffee and tea, why it is shared from one gourd, and how to start.
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Where to buy yerba mate in Ireland: every shop compared
Which Irish shops actually stock Argentinian yerba, what each charges for delivery, where free shipping kicks in, and why the same bag can cost twice as much.
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