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• Mate Review – La Rubia Especial

  

  For a while now, I’ve been trying to get my hands on some La Rubia Especial. I know it’s sold by my preferred online shop here in Germany; however it seems... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Book Review – Managing the Dragon: How I Am Building a Billion-Dollar Business i...

  Managing the Dragon claims to be the first book by a westerner who built a company in China from scratch. The westerner, in this case, is none other than... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• Xian Introduces Free 72-hour Transit Policy

  In an effort to facilitate the international visitors’ short stay, the city of Xian has introduced a free 72-hour transit policy. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• The Land of Knockoffs – Can China Innovate?

  After working in the automotive industry in Germany for the last 2 years there is one remark I often hear Germans say about China: “Chinese can copy, but they... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• One Country, Three Systems – China’s Mobile Communication Standards

  Several decades ago, Deng Xiaoping, the de facto leader of China, proposed the political idea of “One country, two systems”, to offer a feasible solution for... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• The Science of Picking a Chinese Brand Name

  Take a stroll around any major Chinese city and I guarantee it will not take long for you to spot a myriad of hilarious Chinese to English translations that onl... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• China: A Land of Entrepreneurial Opportunity

  Like foreign multinational corporations, Chinese entrepreneurs see tremendous opportunity in China. However, unlike foreign entrants who often cannot see... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BUSINESS, DESTINATIONS

• How is Yerba Mate Processed?

  Although Yerba mate is generally appreciated through the southern regions of South America, the way it is processed and sold may vary from region to region. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Legend of Saci Perere

  Brazil, like any other country in the world, has numerous popular legends that have been passed on from generation to generation. Brazil was occupied by hunter... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Mate Flavored Caipirinha Recipe

  I think it’s safe to say that we all agree yerba mate is great, but let’s face it… sometimes what you need is a drink. Since it’s World Cup time and we are all... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Origin of Yerba Mate – The Tale of Jary

  Yerba Mate has lately been rising in popularity in the modern world. It can now be found as a common ingredient in energy drinks and iced tea flavors, but the... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Mate Review – Taragui Yerba Mate

  Hello there guys. How are you doing today. This week I’d like to make a new contribution to my Mate Review section of the blog by introducing another one of... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Yerba Mate Super Food

  Imagine a type of food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Consumption of Dog Meat in China

  A practice that many foreigners frown upon is the Chinese consumption of dog meat (狗, gǒu ròu). When presented with a menu, bear in mind that dog meat can also... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014

• China : From Manufacturing Hub to a Service Economy

  China has been known for a long time as a manufacturing paradise, where the readily available manpower makes it more affordable to get products made, packaged... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014

• History and Politics of Mainland China and Taiwan (1979-now)

  1979 is a very important year for both mainland China and Taiwan. After Mao’s death in 1976, Deng Xiaoping succeeded power and started his “open door” policy. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014

• Top 7 Ingredients To Add To Your Mate

  Although many hardcore materos out there would mostly likely laugh at the idea of adding anything other than yerba to their mate, it is not at all uncommon to... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Selecting the Best Gourd for Your Mate

  

  If you are new to drinking yerba mate, then you must have noticed that the recipients for drinking come in a variety of colors, materials and shapes. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Mate Review: Rosamonte Selección Especial

  Hello there, amigos. I hope you are all feeling as great as I am today. Before we begin talking about mate, let me just go ahead and thank you for taking a... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Top 10 Things To Eat When Drinking Mate

  Hello there, fellow materos. We know that drinking mate is… well…all about drinking and staying healthy, but if you are planning to host a mate circle at your... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014