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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
I drank my Mate from a gourd for about 2 weeks and could never adjust to it. The fourth - seventh gourds were really good but the first three gourds were just far to harsh. That and it was time consuming refilling the water all day.
What was fun was the looks I got from my students as I carried my gourd to class and drank from it using the infuser straw. That was awesome.
Pot one of Rooibos Lemon
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Depends how you like your mate:
I don't use sugar, but many people can't stand the first mates.
So,
1. First mate, use room-temperature water (not hot not cold).
2. First 2 mates, might be a little strong in flavor, its not considered "rude" to spit them. (though, if you are a guys, prepare for japes).
3. You could add sugar. Add the sugar to the water. If you pour the sugar on the gourd, and then pour the how water, the mate will loose the flavor (or flavour for you british people) more easily.