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Yerba Mat
#4114414 - 04/30/05 11:25 AM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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I just tried Yerba Mat? for the first time and I've got to say, WOW!
I drank it plain, after steeping a tablespoon of organic dried leaves in hot/warm water for 3 minutes in a coffee filter; but next time I think I will try it with a bombilla and just leave it loose in the cup.
The only way I could describe it would be as a caffeinated green tea with a *hint* of that bitterness you get with caffeine. Really nice, smooth and with a bit of milk and honey, I can see this as a great way to relax mid-day or afternoon with friends instead of a beer (I know, I know.... BLASPHEMER IN TEH PUB )
Have any shroomerites ever tried Mat
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Re: Yerba Mat [Re: blink]
#4114457 - 04/30/05 11:40 AM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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I've been drinking Yerba for @ 2 years solid now man, tons of cool antioxi-dance(hehe ) and stuff. I dunno where you're procurring your's but i'm pretty sure you're a fellow cannuck so may i recommend the *tea haus in London Ontario? Really high calibre and only $3 for a 100 gram bag with next day delivery 
www.teahaus.com
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Re: Yerba Mat [Re: blink]
#4114464 - 04/30/05 11:43 AM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yea, man. Mate is good stuff. I use it now and then when I am tired of green, chai or any of my other teas.
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blinkidiot [Re: blink]
#4114565 - 04/30/05 12:21 PM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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We shall sip on Yerba Mate together this summer 
And tell stories.
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Its Pat
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FreakQlibrium said: I've been drinking Yerba for @ 2 years solid now man, tons of cool antioxi-dance(hehe ) and stuff. I dunno where you're procurring your's but i'm pretty sure you're a fellow cannuck so may i recommend the *tea haus in London Ontario? Really high calibre and only $3 for a 100 gram bag with next day delivery 
www.teahaus.com
Yup, I've been dosing Mate for two years almost too. Gourd and Bombillas bros.
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Re: Yerba Mat [Re: Its Pat]
#4114685 - 04/30/05 12:53 PM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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Hell yeah i got my bag right next to the french press. Grew some gourds last year hopefully the small ones are good enought quality for a bombilla. Im on a no beer kick getting a lil to wasted on a regular nightly basis. So its cleansing time.
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blink
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Its Pat said:
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FreakQlibrium said: I've been drinking Yerba for @ 2 years solid now man, tons of cool antioxi-dance(hehe ) and stuff. I dunno where you're procurring your's but i'm pretty sure you're a fellow cannuck so may i recommend the *tea haus in London Ontario? Really high calibre and only $3 for a 100 gram bag with next day delivery 
www.teahaus.com
Yup, I've been dosing Mate for two years almost too. Gourd and Bombillas bros.
Thanks for the link dude; looks good. I am looking for an organic source; do you know if they are certified organic? I'll also probably be buying a gourd and bombilla at some point...
is there any specific kind of bombilla you would recommend? The ones I have seen seem to be like these

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WoodsCall said: We shall sip on Yerba Mate together this summer 
And tell stories.
I look forward to it woods; I can't wait!
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Re: Yerba Mat [Re: blink]
#4114773 - 04/30/05 01:22 PM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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www.guayaki.com organic mate. Decent leat to stem ratio. Nice smokey bitterness also.
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I'd prefer non-smoked actaully
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Re: Yerba Mat [Re: blink]
#4115100 - 04/30/05 03:06 PM (18 years, 9 months ago) |
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its actually smoked? Wow, makes sence. Have you tried at a cafe mate threw an expresso machine, then iced with sugar lemon and cream... Thats a good summer drink.
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My mom sent me some Guayaki in bags. Haven't tried it yet, but my neighborhood coffeeshop owner put me on to www.mymateworld.com and I really wanna try it w/the gourd and straw.
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