There may be no better way to enjoy yerba mate truly than passing it around the campfire! In this episode of the podcast, we talk about yerba mate for camping, backpacking, and more. We also discuss what wild herbs can be foraged to best flavor your mate while enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy! - Casey, Ryan, David

Yerba mate in the backcountry

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What's up, yerba mate lovers! We are brothers David, Ryan, and Casey Despain and this is a podcast all about yerba mate.

We give you tips on mate's preparation (from beginner to advanced), mate origins and culture (from indigenous and gauchoesque traditions of S. America), advice on gourds and other mate gear, and any current mate trends. 

So sip back on that bombilla, enjoy an alfajor or media luna, and relax as you listen to the latest guampa gossip! 

- David, Ryan, and Casey

"Brothers be united, that is the first law..."
- José Hernández, Martín Fierro

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Life is 🧉 What's up, yerba mate lovers! We are brothers David, Ryan, and Casey Despain and this is a podcast all about yerba mate. We give you tips on mate's preparation (from beginner to advanced), mate origins and culture (from indigenous and gauchoesque traditions of S. America), advice on gourds and other mate gear, and any current mate trends. So sip back on that bombilla, enjoy an alfajor or media luna, and relax as you listen to the latest guampa gossip! - David, Ryan, and Casey "Brothers be united, that is the first law..." - José Hernández, Martín Fierro

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