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Yerba Power Podcast
Welcome to the Yerba Power Podcast, where we explore the world of yerba mate and its cultural significance. Join us as we delve into the history, traditions, health benefits, and preparation methods of this beloved South American beverage.
We'll speak with experts in the field, including farmers, historians, and yerba mate enthusiasts, to gain a deeper understanding of its cultural significance and its impact on society. We'll also explore the various social rituals surrounding the consumption of yerba mate, including the traditional mate circle and the unique gourd and straw used to drink it.
Whether you're a seasoned yerba mate drinker or new to the beverage, this podcast is for you. We hope to inspire a greater appreciation for yerba mate and its rich cultural heritage, as well as share tips and insights on how to enjoy it to the fullest. Tune in and join the conversation!
Yerba Power Podcast
Prepare your 1st Mate - Pete Beskas' experience
#035 -- Pete Beskas is a coach, personal mentor and friend of mine that teach men the tools they need to be leaders in their lives, & create a legacy that they can be proud of. He has a podcast called "Tools for the Modern Man" which I've been a part of and has helped propel my own podcast forward. Today, I help him get started in yerba mate from the very beginning and his very first experience with yerba mate. Enjoy!
Here's the YouTube video (don't forget to subscribe)
Find out more about Pete on his LinkedIn
or his website
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Thank you Zach for your voice message and great question!
Here's the yerbas that Zach likes and ones that I mentioned:
- Barão - Brazilian Chimarrão
- Del Cebador - Uruguay yerba mate
- La Rubia - Paraguay yerba mate
- Toma - Paraguay yerba mate in US
- Kurupi - Paraguay yerba mate
- Canarias - Uruguay yerba mate
- El Moncayo - Uruguay yerba mate
- Ximango - Brazilian chimarrão
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In this episode we cover:
- everything about preparing your first mate
- water temperature
- how to make it taste good
- anti-inflammatory tips
- making yerba mate in a coffee maker
- How much yerba to put in your mate
- Why you shake the mate?
- Why you don't move the bombilla
- Pete's thoughts on his first mate ever
- preparing yerba mate in a french press
- Anna Park yerba mate and where to get it
- How yerba mate "steeps"
- What to do after the 1st pour?
- effects of yerba mate
- How long does it last?
- Lemon & Ginger to your mate
- What time to stop drinking yerba mate
- Stay tuned for a later episode on Pete's experience of using yerba mate for a few weeks
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Show Notes:
Introduction to mate @ 0:06
Preparing mate traditionally @ 4:39
Preparing mate via French press @ 17:45
Customizing mate for health benefits @ 18:31
Effects of drinking mate @ 20:18
Future plans for drinking mate @ 28:00
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We used Anna Park Yerba mate and Condor Black mate starter kit from @yerbacrew who is a sponsor of the Yerba Power Podcast
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