Brew Guide – Yerba Madre
Your Yerba Brew Guide
Your guide to brewing loose leaf, sachets, and exploring new recipes.
Choose Your Brew Method
Gourd
French Press
Bags
What You'll Need
- Gourd
- Bombilla
- Thermos
- Loose leaf yerba mate
Instructions
- Boil enough water to fill your gourd, and then some.
- Add yerba mate to gourd. Fill to 3/4.
- Cover the gourd with your palm and shake it to bring the small particles to the top of the gourd. This will prevent the bombilla from clogging later.
- What is a tilt? Tilting the gourd to the side, keeping the yerba mate tilted on a 45 degree angle, allowing room for the bombilla and water. (or, "hacer la montañita")
- Place bombilla.
- Splash the leaves with cool water first to allow them to bloom.
- Then, slowly fill the gourd with hot water on one side, and leave some yerba mate dry so you can mix little by little.
- Sip. Fill. Repeat. Pass to a friend.
French Press
What You'll Need
- French press
- Loose leaf yerba mate
- Freshly boiled water
Instructions
- Prep. Boil enough water to fill your French press.
- Scoop. Add 1 tablespoon of yerba mate per 8–12 oz of hot water.
- Steep: Add water and allow the mate to rest for 4-6 minutes before pressing.
- Press & Pour: Press slowly, then pour into cups to share or enjoy in multiple servings.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust next time to your preferred strength:
- Longer steep = more yerba flavor
- More water = milder yerba flavor
A Note on Enjoyment
- A French press brews enough yerba mate to enjoy slowly or share with your crew — just like it’s traditionally served. Sip slowly, share freely.
Bags
What You'll Need
- Yerba mate bags
- Mug or cup
- Hot water
Instructions
- Place bag in your favorite mug.
- Boil enough water to fill your mug.
- Add water and let steep for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength.
- Remove bag and enjoy!
Make It Your Way
A growing collection of yerba recipes
Featured Recipe
Mate Latte
Warm, creamy, and familiar. A simple way to ease into yerba.
Instructions
- Brew an 8oz cup of hot yerba mate to your strength and liking.
- Add maple syrup, honey or other sweetener to taste.
- Add steamed oat milk or other milk of choice.
- Delicious hot or iced.
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