The Journal

Notes on the ritual

Brewing guides, clean-energy science, and stories from the circle.

How to brew the perfect mate, the way they do in the South

Water temperature, the angle of the bombilla, and the one mistake that makes mate bitter. A field guide from people who grew up with it.

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Yerba mate, South America's natural focus drink

Ritual7 Jul 2026Martín

What is yerba mate?

Yerba mate is a caffeinated herbal drink from South America. Learn what it is, how it tastes, its caffeine and benefits - and why we brew it in a can.

3 min read

Yerba mate caffeine compared with coffee and tea

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

How much caffeine is in yerba mate?

How much caffeine is in yerba mate? Around 70 mg per 330 ml can of We Mate - less than coffee, more than tea. Here's how it compares and why it feels smoother.

2 min read

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

The benefits of yerba mate

Why do people drink yerba mate? Natural caffeine, antioxidants and real ingredients. Here's an honest look at what's in mate - and what to keep in mind.

2 min read

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

Focus without the crash

Yerba mate brewed from whole leaf gives calm, steady focus - awake without the crash. The brewed-mate ritual, in a can.

2 min read

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

Yerba mate in the Netherlands: where to buy it

Looking for canned yerba mate in the Netherlands? We Mate is brewed yerba mate in a can, lightly sweetened with real brown sugar. Find out where to buy and taste it near you.

2 min read

Whole yerba mate leaf beside a We Mate can

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

Brewed, not extract

Most canned mate is made from powder extract. We Mate brews the whole yerba mate leaf, the way it's meant to be. Here's the difference you can taste.

2 min read

Focus7 Jul 2026Martín

The We Mate flavours

Four We Mate flavours - Mint & Ginger, Citrus, Mango & Passion Fruit and Blueberry. Brewed whole-leaf mate with real, natural fruit. Here's how to pick yours.

2 min read

Focus8 Jul 2026Martín

Yerba mate in Spain

Looking for canned yerba mate in Spain? We Mate is European brewed mate - whole leaf, not extract - lightly sweetened with real brown sugar. Shipping to Spain from September 2026; reserve now.

2 min read

Focus15 Jun 2026Alberto

Why mate gives you focus without the jitters

The science of slow caffeine and why your afternoon doesn't have to end in a crash.

4 min read

Focus17 May 2026Fernando

Mate vs coffee: an honest comparison

Caffeine, ritual, and crash - a side-by-side from people who drink both.

4 min read

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