fLameDogg wrote:
pgluth1 wrote in
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Just got my first order of yerba mate from stash.com. Can't comment on
the quality because I have nothing to compare it too. I have not
purchased the proper equipment and have made a few pots in a french
press. My order was processed quickly and it was 3.5 days from the
time I ordered the tea and when it arrived on my doorstep.


Like you, I've only tried it from one place. I found some for a better
price elsewhere, so I'll probably buy some and compare.

I've only done the infusion/bombilla thing, but I am looking at a small
French press for myself.


I drink more than my share of caffeinated beverages in the course of a
day - strong African coffees, rich Asian teas, tempered with the
occasional rooibos or green tea. Frankly, I do not notice any
caffeine-like effects, probably because my tolerance is so high.
Pleasant, leafy flavor, but with the cooler water brewing, it is also
quite smooth in texture. I can say it falls into that "acquired taste"
category and I will report back after I have had some more experience.


Yep, all of that is consonant with what I've found. Though I've read that
some people pooh-pooh the difference between "mateine" and caffiene, I
really loaded up on it last night, and noticed only a clear, light buzz at
most--no jitters whatsoever.

I have to admit curiosity as to Mate. I've tried Celestial Seasonings
"Rolling Thunder" which contains Yerba Mate, but can't handle it at all.
It makes me intensely sick to my stomach. On the other hand, I can
drink coffee on top of No-Doze (don't ask...it was a *very* bad day at
work once!) without any stomach upset at all. I tried the CS version
twice, the first time on an empty stomach and then tried it (after I got
my nerve back up) again after having eaten with the same effect. So, a
sensitivity to Mate, to something else in their blend (I can't recall
off the top of my head what else was in there) or....???

B. Kildow