#005 – Welcome to the Yerba Power Podcast, where we explore the world of yerba mate and its cultural significance. Join us as we delve into the history, traditions, health benefits, and preparation methods of this beloved South American beverage.
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Interview with Jason of Yerba Crew
Jason is the founder of Yerba Crew, based in Philadelphia, PA. Yerba Crew has a goal to connect people to each other, to themselves, and to the traditions of yerba mate. Outside of the flavor and health benefits of yerba mate, there is a whole culture and experience linked to every sip. Yerba Crew wants to introduce more people to that experience through easily accessible products, events, and community.
In this episode we talk about:
- His origin story of yerba mate
- Putting yourself out there, because people want to hear your story
- How yerba mate opened up his world
- How his health habits changed
- Yerba mate for stress relief
- His travel stories in Argentina
- How yerba mate connects him
- The levels of mastery of yerba mate
- How he started his business in the heart of the pandemic
- Doing his first in person mateada
- How egos drop by sharing mate
- How he’s built community in Philly
- His connection with yoga and yerba
- My interview with Alex his trainer
- Jezzabel’s Cafe in Philadelphia
- Who’s got the best Philly Cheesesteak 😉
- His projects and newsletter
Jason is offering our listeners a 10% discount off your order by using code “POWER” at checkout or just click this link
- I’ve got his Iguazu Blue mate and Anna Park yerba which is a great solid yerba I highly recommend because it’s simple, clean, and organic with a good flavor.
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