Mate Language and Emotions

Sharing mate is a symbol of communication and encounter.

Some people have developed an "art of drinking mate", giving it variations according to their personal taste. Different meanings are attributed to this way of drinking mate, some of them with a touch of humour.

Check out this post where we tell you more about the symbolism of the different ways of preparing mate.

It seems that in the past, when the custom of drinking mate was born, it was difficult to communicate openly and freely. Therefore, when there was interest from one person to another, it was through the forms of mate that emotions and interest were expressed, insinuating themselves through the shared mate.

Bitter Mate: Symbolizes strength, courage and life.

Sweet Mate: It means friendship and affection.

Very Sweet Mate: It is a sign of love and great interest in the projection of the bond.

Very Sweet and Warm Mate: It is a sign of passionate love.

Long Mate: It indicates disinterest or lack of concern for the person being served.

Short Mate: I want to see you more often.

Covered Mate: I don't want to see you anymore. It's over.

Washed Mate: Shows contempt.

We would like to know: How do you prefer your Mate?