Yerba Power Podcast
Welcome to the Yerba Power Podcast, where we share the power of yerba mate with the world! Join the community and conversation around the history, traditions, health benefits, and preparation methods of this beloved South American beverage. Whether you're a seasoned yerba mate drinker or newbie, this podcast is for you. We hope to educate and inspire as we connect and grow together!
Episodes
#95 -- Most people, myself included, started drinking yerba mate as a "energy drink." Join me in a conversation with the author of the book about getting more energy into our lives.
Show Notes:
Learn more about Jacopo Iasiello on his website or you can find him on Instagram
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#94 -- Jason from Yerba Crew tells us the story of how he met Marcos Acuña, an Argentina soccer player by giving him yerba mate. We also talk about what's new with Yerba Crew and upcoming community events.
- Checkout the YouTube video of this episode! (Do me a huge favor and subscribe to the channel while you're there)
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#93 -- Joe el Gringo Matero joins us for a fun conversation around yerba mate and some exciting news about his involvement with the upcoming World Tea Expo to be held in Las Vegas!
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#92-- I have the honor of reviewing Yerba Mate Lab's newest yerba just released called "La Palma"
I'll go over the packaging, origin, explanation of the yerba, review, and where you can find it.
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#91-- From the curious beginner to the full-blown matero. We’re talking about the journey of drinking yerba mate—from your very first sip to expert-level rituals and brewing techniques.
let’s dive in.
Show notes:
Cans
- Clean Cause
- Icaro
- Mateina
Pampa Direct for mate cocido - Suave Union is the brand I recently bought
Checkout North Star Yerba Mate
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#90-- By the end of this episode you'll have a couple of things to try to add to your mate for flavor and health benefits and even share a couple of listeners blends
Tag us @yerbamatepower on IG with your favorite combos—we love seeing your gourds and might feature you next week!
If you loved this episode, please rate, review, and share with your yerba-loving crew.
Show notes:
#89 --Health is wealth and today we're going to highlight scientific health benefits of yerba mate in cooperation with exercise!
Previous health benefits episodes:
- Ep 38 Yerba Mate as a Pre-Workout
- Ep 45 GLP-1 Weight Loss with Yerba Mate
- Ep 51 Oprah, Ozempic, and GLP-1
- Ep 53 Electrolytes in Yerba Mate
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#88 — It can feel like all the world is fighting each other and people are more distant and distracted than ever before. There’s still hope!
Community, connection, and a cup of mate 🧉as a tool to bring us together and build bonds that we need to thrive and grow.
Join the circle
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#87-- Brewing Something New – Behind the Scenes of Our Yerba Mate Launch
In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on something exciting we’ve been quietly working on — launching our very own yerba mate business!
I’ve teamed up with Jeff from Yerba Travels, and together we’re blending our passion for mate, culture, and community into a project we can’t wait to share with you. In this episode, we talk a...
#86 -- After over 15 years of drinking yerba mate, Jason of Yerba Crew launched his own brand of yerba and I am honored to give you a review of it here on the podcast!
Learn more about Jason and Yerba Crew on episode 5
If you'd like to try some of this new Yerba Crew yourself, listeners get 20% off their first order with discount code POWERPOD20 (affiliate link)
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#85 -- In this episode, I dive into a fresh review of Hugo Yerba Mate, a brand that’s been making waves with its high-quality leaves and thoughtfully crafted blends. From smooth, traditional flavors to bold, creative infusions, Hugo delivers a mate experience that stands out in today’s crowded market. Tune in as I share my personal tasting notes, what sets Hugo apart from the rest. Whether you're a seasoned matero or a curious...
#84 -- Honoring the recent passing of Pope Francis and the Jesuit order that he was a part of that are to thank for the production of Yerba Mate today.
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#83-- Cruz de Malta has been reviewed by most people that share their opinions online and it's a standard yerba that is often regarded as a beginner's yerba. However, I found an article about the history of the brand that I found fascinating and wanted to share it with you all. Enjoy!
Click here if you'd like to try Cruz de Malta for yourself (affiliate link)
Show Notes:
#82--What would 100 days of showing up look like for you?
I’m taking you behind the scenes of why I signed up for a challenge called 100 Days of Greatness, the daily habits I committed to, and how I set one big, scary goal: 1,000 downloads in 30 days.
Show Notes:
- @WorldCupDad
- Ep 71 A World Cup Gamble
- "What gets measured gets managed"
- Zig Ziglar "Prime the Pump"
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#81 -- This is part 3 of a series of talking with different companies that exploring unique blends of yerba mate. In this episode, you'll learn about what unique blends Heretic yerba has and is working on and how they came about it. We'll also talk about some interesting history of yerba mate and the community behind it.
Show Notes:
- Story behind their name Heretic Yerba
- Ilex Paraguariensis
- More info about GLP-1 episodes 4...
#80 -- If you've been looking for a way to combine your love of loose leaf tea, like trying different flavors, I found an interesting yerba mate brand for you to check out. In this episode, I'll review Heretic Yerba, based out of Washington that has a traditional, guayusa, mint, and chai blend of yerba mate.
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#79 -- Currently, the most popular episode on the Yerba Power Podcast is an episode where I talked about an article I found on the internet that I believe AI created outlining Dr. Andrew Huberman's routines. I learned about a software you can use to summarize an article and turn it into a podcast episode... so that's exactly what I did. I took the same article I reviewed and am now republishing it with AI doing the episod...
#78 -- Time for another yerba review of an Argentine brand called Mate Rojo Especial. This one is aged for 24 months and comes in a 2kg bag!
Check out the pictures on our Instagram @yerbamatepower
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#77 -- In this episode, join me as I take you on our journey through Ireland. What we did on our trip and were we went. I'll also tell you the story about my name and what I found out from a DNA test. Let's share a mate and brew another adventure!
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#76 -- Happy Flavor Friday! Here's my take on a popular yerba mate company that makes blends with medicinal benefits.
If you've tried it let me know what you think on Instagram or send us a text message :)
If you decide to order off of Pampa Direct use our code "POWERMATE" at checkout for a discount
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