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headwinds

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Yerba Mate cheaper alternative than coffee?
« on: January 29, 2017, 12:22:13 PM »
I'm experimenting with drinking Mate instead of coffee...  It is definitely cheaper at $15/Kg whereas coffee is $22/Kg even at wholesale. Problem is I just don't like the taste as much, BUT...  It also doesn't make me as jittery/crashy. Anyone else have experience making the switch? Any pointers?

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Re: Yerba Mate cheaper alternative than coffee?
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2017, 12:33:02 PM »
Keep drinking it, you'll acquire the taste. You can try it cold as well as hot.

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Re: Yerba Mate cheaper alternative than coffee?
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2017, 01:02:04 PM »
Keep drinking it, you'll acquire the taste. You can try it cold as well as hot.

Thanks, I think it's growing on me? Also figured out to use water that isn't quite boiling hot, that makes it less bitter.

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Re: Yerba Mate cheaper alternative than coffee?
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2017, 03:36:37 PM »
I love yerba mate! My favorite is to blend yerba mate with mint tea, add honey and drink it iced. So delicious!  :)