If you live on planet Earth, you’ve probably been hearing about Yerba Mate a lot lately. It’s becoming hugely popular in the US, but what exactly this magic potion? Glad you asked!

First off, how the heck do you pronounce Yerba Mate?

You say it like this: yehr-buh-maa-tay. It rhymes with “day,” not “crate.” Don’t kook it in front of your friends.

So now that you can properly pronounce it, what the heck is it exactly?

Yerba Mate has a rich history that dates back to the indigenous people of South America who have been drinking it for centuries. It's a staple in South American cultures where it's consumed socially and ceremonially, often shared from a single gourd passed between people.

WEIRD, huh? So why do people drink it?

Yerba Mate has a long tradition in South America. It naturally contains caffeine, which is why people drink it for the same reason they drink coffee or tea: a caffeine boost in a delicious form. The leaves themselves contain various naturally occurring compounds, but the levels depend on how it's prepared, where the leaves are sourced from, and many other factors. For specific health questions, talk to a doctor.

A lot of people are drawn to the caffeine content of Yerba Mate, which is in the same range as coffee.

Sounds good, huh? So where did this magical/mythical Yerba Mate come from?

This bitter and invigorating beverage has a rich history that dates back to the indigenous people of South America who have been sipping on Yerba Mate for centuries. Yerba Mate is often referred to as the "drink of the gods" and is a staple in South American cultures, where it is consumed socially, ceremoniously, and medicinally.

To make Yerba Mate, the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant are harvested, dried, and cut into small pieces. The dried leaves are then steeped in hot water to create the finished beverage. Yerba Mate is typically served in a traditional gourd, known as a "mate," and sipped through a metal straw called a "bombilla."

Tight, tight. Well, what’s up with DRINK WEIRD’s Yerba Mate?

At DRINK WEIRD, we are on a mission to bring delicious Yerba Mate to fridges, coolers, ice chests and car cup holders near you. Our Yerba Mate is USDA Organic certified and free from artificial sweeteners and artificial colors. Acai Pomegranate Yerba Mate balances berry flavor with 160mg of organic caffeine. If you're looking for a delicious organic yerba mate, look no further than DRINK WEIRD's Yerba Mate. Find it in a store near you or order directly to your door.