Drinking yerba mate is a ritual enjoyed by millions worldwide. Follow these simple steps to prepare and enjoy your mate:

1. Choose Your Vessel – Use a traditional mate gourd or a cup.
2. Fill with Yerba Mate – Add yerba mate leaves, filling about ⅔ of the gourd.
3. Tilt and Shake – Tilt the gourd to one side and shake gently to settle the leaves.
4. Insert the Bombilla – Place the bombilla (metal straw) into the lower side of the yerba.
5. Pour Warm Water – Use hot but not boiling water (around 150-160°F or 65-70°C). Pour slowly to avoid burning the leaves.
6. Sip and Enjoy – Drink through the bombilla and refill with water as needed.

Experience authentic yerba mate drinking with Castiello Yerba Mate.