Fire in the Guarani Indian culture
Fire is the irrepressible element of nature. The basic element of the earth, the primal force that rules it. It is a symbol of vehemence, temper, frenzy, but also of warmth and love. It is changeable and chaotic, yet calm and harmonious. It symbolises mystery, ancient magic. It is a…
Where did the idea for the El Fuego brand come from?
For several years we have been fascinated with the history and culture of South America. We became seriously interested in the topic of yerba mate a few years ago, when we opened our first small online shop. At that time we did not have much experience, but today we can…
Barbacuá – a Guarani tradition to this day
Barbacuá – an almost forgotten traditional method of production of yerba mate, used in the production of El Fuego. What is it and why do so few companies use it today? What is barbacuá? The word barbacuá in Spanish means “grate, grill”. It is one of the methods of drying…