Preparing yerba mate in a gourd is an art.
- Pack the dry loose yerba mate into the gourd just over half-full.
- Place your hand on the top of the half-filled gourd and turn it upside-down. Shake the more powdery leaves to the top of the gourd with several flicks of the wrist.
- Turn the gourd onto its side and give it several light shakes back and f
orth. This action will bring the larger stems to the surface. - Insert the bombilla (straw-like filter) into the gourd. Gently roll the gourd over until the mate levels off and some of the larger stems cover the bottom of the bombilla helping to filter.
- Add fresh cool water and allow it to sit for a few minutes in order to moisten the mate. The cool water protects the nutrients and flavor of the mate.
- After the mate absorbs the water and swells, add hot water.
- The mate gourd can be refilled 15-20 times
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