Yerba Mate

Shade-Grown, Unroasted Loose Leaf Mate from Brazil for Full-Bodied Energy & Mental Clarity

Yerba mate has been consumed for centuries by the indigenous Guaraní people of South America as a source of sustained energy, mental focus, and communal nourishment. It remains the national drink of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, where it is consumed daily and in far greater quantities than coffee. This loose-leaf offering from Wild & Tea is shade-grown in Brazil and left unroasted, preserving its green, full-bodied character and the full spectrum of its naturally occurring compounds. The result is a bold, herbaceous cup with the energizing lift of coffee and a smoother, more sustained feel than most caffeinated beverages.

What Makes Unroasted, Shade-Grown Mate Different

Yerba mate exists on a spectrum from heavily roasted and smoky to green and grassy, depending on how it is processed. Unroasted mate, sometimes called "green mate," is closer in character to a green tea: vegetal, fresh, and full-flavored, with more of its natural antioxidants and chlorophyll intact than its roasted counterparts. Shade-growing slows the plant's development, concentrating its flavor compounds and producing a leaf with a richer, more complex taste profile. Traditionally cut rather than powdered, this loose-leaf format brews cleanly and can be re-steeped multiple times.

What Yerba Mate Contains

• Caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline: Yerba mate contains three xanthines, caffeine as the primary stimulant, along with theobromine and theophylline, the same compounds found in tea and cacao. Together they produce a stimulating effect that many people describe as more focused and less jittery than coffee alone
• Polyphenols and antioxidants: Yerba mate contains polyphenols believed to act as antioxidants, as well as flavonoids including rutin and quercetin, anthocyanins, triterpene saponins, phytosterols, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins
• Minerals: Yerba mate contains potassium, magnesium, and manganese among other trace minerals

Supports

• Sustained mental focus and alertness
• Physical energy and stamina without the crash associated with coffee
• Antioxidant protection through polyphenols and flavonoids
• Cardiovascular health and liver protection

How to Brew

Use 1 tablespoon per 10 ounces of water heated to 150 to 170°F (not boiling, which can make mate bitter). Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The leaves can be re-steeped several times. Traditionally enjoyed in a gourd with a bombilla straw, or brewed in a French press. 

Contains caffeine. High caffeine level.

Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a heart condition, or are sensitive to caffeine. Long-term consumption of very hot mate has been associated with increased risk of esophageal cancer by the IARC; allow your brew to cool slightly before drinking. 

Ingredients: Organic yerba mate leaf (shade-grown, Brazil)

Size: 2.5 oz