Thread: Yerba Mate
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Old 08-29-2005, 11:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
I. Kay
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Originally posted by Lost_Dog:
So, I've encountered two different guys pawning yerba mate, lately. Both had setup little sampling stations in "natural" food stores.

Don't know if was the mate or some other supplement, but both guys were mellooooooow...

One guy even came in a hippie-style bus that was covered with all sorts of cool yerba mate art.

Apparently, it's pronounced "mah-tay". ...and your eyes should be half-lidded when you say it, man. (melloooooow....)
Weird. It's intended for improved mental clarity and general rejuvenation. It does have a mild, pleasant effect for me.
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