Yerba Mate (Green)

Yerba Mate (Green)

Green maté offers a fresh, grassy expression of this traditional South American drink. Dried without wood smoke, the leaves retain their green colour and gently woody character. In the cup, notes of hay and green wood meet a brisk, slightly drying finish, with a quiet bitterness that lends depth without taking over.

The leaves come from Ilex paraguariensis, a South American holly naturally rich in caffeine. A strong cup can fall somewhere between black tea and coffee in strength—a gentle introduction to why maté has been part of daily life across the region for centuries.

For a simple infusion, brew at 70–80°C for three to seven minutes. Cooler water keeps the grassy notes clear; hotter water brings out more bitterness. Green maté also makes a refreshing cold brew, lovely on its own or with a slice of lemon or a little honey.

To prepare it traditionally, fill a gourd two-thirds full with dry leaf and tilt it to one side. Moisten the leaves on the lower side with cool water, then add hot water below the boil and sip through a bombilla, the traditional filtered straw. Refill as you go: the first infusions are the boldest, gradually softening with each pour. Certified organic. Grown in Brazil.

Ingredients

organic Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

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