Name: Yerba mate
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Yerba mate - t leaf T | teas and infusions from around the world

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From South America, yerba mate has long been appreciated for its significant nutritional and medicinal properties. It is low in caffeine and has approximately 50% more antioxidants than green tea. Try brewing in the traditional mate gourd with bombilla (straw).

Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water, cooled to 80-90C, over the leaves and infuse for 2-3 minutes. yerba maté

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Yerba Mate - Explore the Ancient South American Mate Drink

Yerba mate is one of South America's most celebrated botanicals, a mate drink with centuries of tradition behind it and a devoted following among those seeking a natural, nourishing alternative to coffee.

Derived from the South American evergreen holly (Ilex paraguariensis), yerba mate, pronounced "mah-tay", has been shared communally in South America for generations, brewed in a traditional gourd and sipped through a bombilla (metal straw). Today it's enjoyed by tea lovers around the world as both a ritual and a daily companion.

Why You'll Love It

This mate tea has a bold, earthy flavour with a slight natural bitterness, reminiscent of strong green tea, with a grassy, herbaceous depth. It's a robust, full-bodied infusion that rewards slow sipping. Sweeten lightly with honey or sugar if you prefer a gentler introduction.

Origins & Character

Yerba mate contains at least 196 active chemical compounds, including 11 polyphenols and saponins, 144 of which are also found in green tea. It is low in caffeine and is reported to contain approximately 50% more antioxidants than green tea. It's a favourite among those who love the ritual of a strong brew but want something gentler than coffee.

Some researchers suggest that the stimulating effect of maté comes from mateine, a compound similar to caffeine but considered to produce a smoother, more sustained energy without the jitteriness.

*These statements reflect the traditional use and nutritional research associated with yerba mate and are not intended as medical advice.