
Organic Yerba Mate

Yerba Mate (pronounced YUR-ba MAH-tay) is a small tree related to the holly plant, native to the subtropical highlands of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina where it is considered the national beverage. The light green leaves of this organic tea from South America yield an earthy, vegetative brew with a distinct herbal quality that can almost be characterized as minty. The leaves of this mate are dried by blowing hot air over them instead of the more traditional method of drying over burning wood. This new "smokeless" or "unsmoked" technique enhances the vegetal quality and lends a very light smoky flavor to the brew.
Please note: yerba mate contains caffeine and is legendary for helping to alleviate fatigue and stress and promoting mental clarity, but it should not be consumed by individuals wanting to avoid caffeine.
Ingredients: organic yerba mate


At Arbor Teas, we believe tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. We’re happy to make recommendations to get you started, but don’t hesitate to experiment! When brewing your tea, your main considerations are tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. We recommend herbal and rooibos teas to be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes in water heated to a full rolling boil. For the best flavor, use fresh water whenever possible, and avoid overboiling. If you want a stronger brew, just use more tea. And don’t forget to re-steep your tea leaves to get the most out of your leaf!
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