Yerba Mate
Argentina — Misiones
Oxidation: none
Harvest: year-round
Tasting Profile
Grassy, smoky with vegetal depth
Bold, grassy with slight bitterness
Full-bodied, robust
Lingering grassy bitterness
Brewing Guide
Temperature
70-80°C
158-176°F
Steep Time
3-5 min
Leaf Amount
3g / 100ml
Max Infusions
10
About This Tea
Yerba Mate is a distinguished tea originating from Misiones, Argentina, where the unique combination of soil, climate, and elevation creates ideal conditions for producing this remarkable variety. The leaves are carefully dried and prepared from botanical ingredients rather than the Camellia sinensis tea plant, resulting in a tea that has captivated drinkers for generations with its distinctive character and refined qualities. For centuries, tea artisans in this region have perfected the techniques needed to bring out the best in each leaf, passing down knowledge from master to apprentice through countless generations.
A well-prepared cup of Yerba Mate is a multisensory experience. The fragrance immediately conveys grassy, smoky with vegetal depth, while the palate encounters bold, grassy with slight bitterness. Experienced tea drinkers often note how the flavor evolves as the tea cools, revealing new dimensions of taste with each sip. In terms of stimulation, Yerba Mate is high in caffeine with 70-90 mg per cup, rivaling or exceeding some coffees and providing sustained energy.
This tea comes from a region with a rich heritage of tea production and a deep appreciation for quality beverages.
To brew Yerba Mate properly, water should be heated to 70°C to 80°C and the leaves steeped for 3 to 5 minutes. Using approximately 3.0g of tea per 100ml of water produces optimal results. The tea can be re-steeped up to 10 times, with each infusion offering a slightly different expression of the leaf's character. Many experienced drinkers find that the second or third infusion reveals the tea's true depth.
In the modern tea landscape, Yerba Mate occupies a special position. As consumers worldwide develop increasingly sophisticated palates, this tea has found appreciation far beyond its traditional home in Argentina. Specialty tea shops, online retailers, and dedicated tea communities have made it more accessible than ever, while maintaining respect for the traditional craftsmanship that defines its production. For those discovering Yerba Mate for the first time, it offers a gateway to understanding the incredible diversity and depth that the world of tea has to offer.
Health Benefits
Caffeine Deep Dive
compared to coffee (95 mg)
Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 5 cups per day.
Track your daily intake with the Caffeine Calculator →Serving Suggestions
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Nutrition Facts
Per 240ml serving
Per 240ml serving
| Calories | 0 kcal |
| Caffeine | 70-90 mg |
| L-Theanine | 0-5 mg |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Potassium | 8 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |