Yerba Mate

Yerba mate is a traditional South American herbal tea made from the dried leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. Yerba Mate is known for its high caffeine content, offering a distinct, earthy, and often bitter flavor. It is renowned for its unique combination of the "strength of coffee, health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate. 

Yerba Mate is widely used as a coffee alternative, providing a focused, steady, and long-lasting energy boost. 

Benefits of Yerba Mate

• Natural energy boost — Contains caffeine, providing sustained energy without the jittery crash of coffee.
• Rich in antioxidants — Higher antioxidant content than green tea.
• Supports mental focus.
  
• Contains vitamins C, E, B1, and B2, plus minerals like zinc and manganese.

Flavor profile 

Earthy, woody, and grassy, with a hint of bitterness.

How to brew

• The Modern Mate drink: Steep 2 teaspoon into hot (not boiling) water for 5 minutes, sieve then enjoy. 
• Supercharge Your Smoothie: Add 1 teaspoon to your pre-workout shake or morning green smoothie for an extra edge.
• Iced Mate Refresher: Shake with cold water, lemon juice, and ice for a crisp, hydrating energy drink.

Using water that is too hot during brewing makes the brew overly bitter.

Recommend water temperature is 70°c.

Check out more herbal teas here.

Other Naturally Caffinated options incude Matcha Powder available here.