# The Gourd Circle

All the latest from the world of Yerba Madre.

**Yerba Madre Names Superstar Soccer Bodyguard Yassine Cheuko Official Brand Partner Ahead of 2026 Tournament**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/yerba-madre-names-superstar-soccer-bodyguard-yassine-cheuko-official-brand-partner-ahead-of-2026-tournament)

**Cutting Back on Energy Drinks? This Ancient Beverage Can Boost Workout Performance and Improve Focus Without the Caffeine Crash**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/cutting-back-on-energy-drinks-this-ancient-beverage-can-boost-workout-performance-and-improve-focus-without-the-caffeine-crash)

**Yerba Madre Revealed as Official Yerba Mate Drink of the Canadian Elite Basketball League through 2028**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/yerba-madre-revealed-as-official-yerba-mate-drink-of-the-canadian-elite-basketball-league-through-2028)

**Yerba Madre Builds on 30 Years of Yerba Mate with New Flavors, Formats, and NEXTY Recognition**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/yerba-madre-builds-on-30-years-of-yerba-mate-with-new-flavors-formats-and-nexty-recognition)

### Essential Reads
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**The Art of Yerba Mate**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/how-to-prepare-yerba-mate)
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**What is Yerba Mate?**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/what-is-yerba-mate)
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**Guayakí Co-Founders Share the Guayakí Journey On "How I Built This"**  
Read More → [Link](https://yerbamadre.com/blogs/the-gourd-circle/guayaki-co-founders-share-the-guayaki-journey-on-how-i-built-this)