Even with using only half a tablespoon, I’m able to refill my cup several times in the morning before I need to add more tea. ![]() And, I didn’t get those crazy caffeine spikes like I did from the gourd and French press. I think this is the perfect way to get used to drinking Yerba mate tea for the first time. The tea is quite strong and bitter, that if you’re not used to, can be overwhelming. ![]() It made the tea a lot weaker, but to me, this was the perfect amount. I used a mesh tea bag ( like this one on Amazon), and filled it with only half a tablespoon of tea, this is a lot less than normal. If I was just making for myself, the French press is a bit much. Plus, this way my tea was already ready the following morning. Yerba mate makes a very refreshing cold brew tea. After I had a few cups in the morning, I refilled the press with water and put it in the fridge to let it steep overnight.īecause you use so much tea, it was still very strong even after a few cups. This was my favourite part about using the French press to make yerba mate tea for the first time. It brewed quite nicely, and would definitely use the French press again – especially if I want to brew a large amount. I enjoyed the tea a lot better than when I drank it from the gourd. I still followed the instructions to add cold water first and let the boiling water cool down. My French press makes four cups, so I wasn’t constantly refilling it (as I was with the tiny one cup gourd). I used a similar amount of tea that I would in the gourd, but now I’m also adding it a lot more water. I read online that you can also use your French press to brew Yerba mate tea, and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. It’s smart to see if you even like the tea first! How To Make Mate Tea In The French Press These are also good options if you’re making Yerba mate tea for the first time and don’t want to invest in a gourd and bombilla. So, I wanted to try brewing it another way to cut all the flavours from the gourd to see what this tea actually tasted like. I found that drinking Yerba mate out of the gourd didn’t let me really taste the tea. Plus my dentist will be happy as I won’t be staining my pearly whites with my black tea anymore!ĥ Tea Alternatives To Coffee With Caffeine Trying Different Methods To Make Mate Tea The bombilla on the other hand I saw so much potential for! It’s not only good for drinking Yerba mate, but why can’t I use it for all my other teas instead of more modern steeping methods? I can brew grandpa style and not worry about drinking any rogue loose leaves. And when you wash it, you’re supposed to use a spoon to make sure all the tea is gone, but you scrape away some of the gourd each time. I also wasn’t expecting the inside of the gourd to be as “raw” as it was. When I read that it’s made from a dried out squash, I was expecting something quite a bit heavier. I was also surprised at how light it was. Like I said, the gourd smelled of delicious smokey aromas. First Impressions When I Received My Gourd & Bombilla! But, to be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if it was just for looks. My conclusion was that it’s to make the mouth smaller (in case you have small hands like me) for when you shake it (more on how to make mate tea in a bit!). I tried to research what the difference was between having an alpaca metal rim and not, but I still don’t know…? Does anyone? I’d really love to know if there’s a reason behind it. You might have noticed that when you buy a calabash gourd, you can buy one with a metal rim or without one. So, if you don’t like smoke flavours, I’d recommend sticking to a ceramic or silicone gourd for trying Yerba mate tea for the first time. I swear, when I washed it for the first time my entire (very small) kitchen smelled like a fire pit. ![]() The tea already has a bit, but the gourd is filled with it because of how it’s made. I noticed from my gourd that it also adds A LOT of smokiness flavours to the tea. You also have to make sure it dries properly otherwise you risk it growing mould… yay! Like, you can’t use soap to clean it unless you want your tea to taste like soap! You’ll have to settle for only using hot water. The downside though is that it’s harder to care for. ![]() I was also able to buy my Yerba mate teafrom them and it ships from Canada.Īpparently, the benefit to a calabash gourd is that it soaks up the flavours of the tea. Because I wanted to go as traditional as possible, I found this traditional gourd and bombilla from Tealyra. You can choose from a traditional calabash gourd (hollowed out sqaush), to either a wood, ceramic, or even silicone one these days. Buying the bombilla was easy, there aren’t too many options. The traditional way to enjoy Yerba mate is with a gourd and a bombilla. The Benefits & Risks of Yerba Mate Tea Buying The Proper Materials – Yerba Mate First Time
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