Ok so I hear allot of people out there are pre-soaking the mate in cold then adding the hot. Yes of course we know
pre-soaking in cold is a for sure BUT - here is the way I do it and you only need one pot.

In pot add mate' and all the water you will need for your drink.
Now put it on the burner and turn it on med.
So now your mate is soaking in cold water and your water is heating at the same time... WOW - a revolution!
Then stick your finger in 5 mins later to make sure your mate' is at the desired temp.
Once at right temp take off burner
note: for those of you with electric burners - don't leave it on the burner and turn burner off or else your mate continues to heat
Now let sit for 5 mins - 8mins and strain our use bombilla.

Ok you got stong ass - FAST! double check!

Life is good


dont forget the yoga


best wishes -

Mate'