1. Fill ⅔ of your mate cup with yerba mate.

2 . Tilt the cup to create a slope

3 . Pour a little cool water into the lower sid

4 . Place the metal straw (bombilla) into the moist side.

5 . Add hot water (not boiling!) – 70–80°C / 160–175°F.

6 . Feel free to add honey, sugar, or extra herbs you enjoy — like ginger or mint