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Gaucho Fuerte Mate- [1 lb.]

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Gaucho Fuerte Mate- [1 lb.]

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The Gaucho Fuerte Blend is potent and robust, with toasted nutty earthy tones, and a smooth malty finish. Great in a coffee maker or espresso machine.

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Guayakí’s MARKET-DRIVEN-RESTORATION business model directly links our customer’s purchases to our partner farming communities in the South American Atlantic Rainforests. Guayakí’s partners sustainably harvest organic yerba mate from rainforest grown cultivations and reforestation projects, generating a renewable income stream which enables these communities to improve their lives and restore their lands. Learn more here.

The Gaucho Blend (for a drip coffee maker) is potent and robust, with toasted nutty earthy tones, and a smooth malty finish.

Sustainably sourced from preserved rainforest and reforestation projects in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Bulk Pricing:     [Units] [Price]     [Price per Pound]
5 pound orders    1    $52.50           $10.50
10 pound orders    2           $90.00           $9.00
25+ pound orders    5+        $200.00         $8.00
(Note: Quantity discounts will be automatically applied)

Yerba mate was discovered centuries ago by the indigenous people in South America and has been consumed to enhance vitality, clarity, and well-being. With 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 polyphenols, caffeine, and is high in antioxidants, yerba mate triumphs as nature’s most balanced stimulant.

Organic
Fair Trade
Kosher
Sustainably harvested
Biodegradable and Compostable packaging
Reduces CO2 by 286g

A Cut Above
Guayaki Yerba Mate has the typical “Paraguayan” cut. In Uruguay, you will find that they prefer their mate cut to have even more powder. In Argentina, you will find the preferred cut is void of both powder and stems. In our years of research drinking mate in tea bags, through a French press, in a gourd or guampa, we have found that the Paraguayan cut delivers the smoothest balance of flavor.

Imparting the sweet nutty profile from the stem content balanced with the strength of the additional surface area from the powder, you have a full bodied mate with several characteristic layers of flavor. We like to consider the cut as a sort of “whole herb” approach, understanding that the stems add their own distinct function, and indeed carry an additional nutritional profile to the mate.

When packing a gourd, gently shaking the mate with a tilt allows the stems to rise, and the powder to drop. After inserting the bombilla, the gourd is tilted upright allowing the larger stems and leaf to surround the bombilla, and thus creating an additional “filter” layer that assists in keeping out the fine sediment. Without the powder, the mate needs additional time to impart its full flavor. With the powder, you get balanced flavor from the start, with the leaves and stem assisting in carrying the balanced flavor throughout the duration of the mate drinking session.

The Gaucho Blend (for a drip coffee maker) is potent and robust, with toasted nutty earthy tones, and a smooth malty finish. Gaucho's Fuerte Mate Blend brews a potent cup - "Fuerte" means "strong" in Spanish. Brews just like espresso in a drip coffee maker.    It has a slightly larger grind than espresso.

How is it made?
Our Gaucho's Fuerte Mate Blend is 100% powdered yerba mate that is formed into granules that brews a rich, strong cup of mate in a coffee maker. Simply brew in a drip coffee maker using 2-4 teaspoons of Gaucho Fuerte Blend per cup of water.

How much does it make?
One pound will make 30 - 96 cups of Gaucho's Fuerte Mate Blend depending on strength - see brewing notes below.   (96 teaspoons per pound 'or' 32 tablespoons per pound)

How to Brew
We recommend using 2-4 teaspoons of Gaucho’s Fuerte Mate blend per cup. Place granules in your drip coffee maker, then brew. You can add your favorite sweetener or creamer to your brewed cup according to your taste. Add the depleted brewed granules to your garden compost.

Light brew - 2 teaspoons per 8 oz. of water
Medium brew - 3 teaspoons per 8 oz. of water
Bold brew - 4 tablespoon per 8 oz. of water
NOTE: (More than a tablespoon gives a darker, but more bitter taste.)

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French Press:
Place yerba mate in the French press. Add hot water and steep for 3-10 minutes. We recommend using 1-2 tbsp of loose mate per cup. First, moisten the mate with cool water to protect the nutrients and flavor, then ADD HOT (NOT BOILING) WATER.

Coffee Maker:
Place yerba mate in filter basket, then brew. We recommend using 1-2 tbsp of loose mate per cup. First, moisten the mate with cool water to protect the nutrients and flavor, then run the machine as usual.

Espresso Maker:
Yerba mate brews well in most espresso makers. Place 1-2 tbsp of loose mate in a double espresso portafilter. Pull a long shot for a total of 4 oz. Great for making mate lattés.

Mate Latte Recipe:
Brew an 8 oz. cup of Guayakí Yerba Mate. Add sweetener (sugar, honey, or maple syrup) to taste and 4 oz. of steamed milk of choice. Top off with milk foam. Makes a 12 oz. latté.

Mate Gourd:
Yerba mate is traditionally prepared in a gourd and shared among a circle of friends. Welcome the moments of community born of your own mate circle.

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Great coffee replacement

By: George of IL

I wanted something healthier with more antioxidants than coffe and this is a great replacement. I like it with lots of sugar. 2-3 tablespoons are enough for 6 cups. Since it is in grind form it is pretty strong as is. Plain, no milk.

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By: Tom Brander of deland

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ALL the Mates ROCK!

By: Todd King of Gary, IN

I have sipped on ALL your Mates and I like them ALL.. I buy San Mateo, Java in 5LB bulk and thats tightly sealed thank you Guyaki team! I buy Gaucho Fuerte and Dark Roast in 1 LB. tightly sealed bags. I tried ALL the products as well..They ALWAYS will benefit my body so why not indulge in THEM ALL!

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Great Stuff

By: Jim D of Carmel

This mate has a delicious nutty, smoky flavor and works great in a coffee or espresso maker. I have found it necessary use a piece of coffee filter cut in a circle when I use these grounds in a traditional spanish cafetera because the grounds are a bit finer then the holes in the metal filter, but it's a great product overall.

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"Best Mate EVER"

By: Dahlia Wasfi of Newark, DE

This is what my husband says. I got him a pound of Gaucho Fuerte just to try something different from the traditional. Now I'm mildly worried, because if Gaucho Fuerte were a woman, he would leave me for her. I'm going to stock up on more right now. He says it's "better" and "bolder" than the traditional, which he also really likes. So you know this Gaucho Fuerte must be really good. Thank you, Guayaki! (Unless I end up alone.)

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