Great Maté Stops - #4

The next time you are visiting Northern California wine country, take the time to stop in Sebastopol and enjoy the true Argentinean maté experience. Guayaki has just opened a Maté Bar off of its manufacturing facility (6782 Sebastopol Road).

At most coffee shops, no matter how much we love them, the maté can get lost amongst the wide array of teas and coffee. But at this bar, maté is the main act. You can enjoy a wide array of barista blends such as maté chai and maté shakes or you can enjoy traditional gourd service. With the full Gourd service, especially fun to share with a group of friends, you’ll feel like you’re in Argentina when a cebador comes to your table with a ceramic gourd and bombilla and prepares the maté for you, along with instructions if you’d like to learn the art of traditional brewing yourself. If you plan to stay awhile, you can also enjoy an array of snacks or light meals; they’re organic, and gluten-free, wheat-free, and vegan options ensure maximum munching pleasure for all.

Unfortunately, I haven’t made it to the Guayaki Bar just yet, but Jim Worsham of the Yerban Legend has, so check out his blog for full details. What’d I do with that list of cheap weekend e-fares???

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