The beloved gourd-and-bombilla drink of South America, yerba mate offers a bright, steady lift that many find smoother than coffee. These green, unsmoked leaves brew into a grassy, invigorating cup for mornings and study sessions.
How to brew: 1–2 tsp per cup of hot (not boiling) water, about 160–180°F. Steep 3–5 minutes, or prepare traditionally in a gourd and re-steep many times.
Taste: grassy, earthy, pleasantly bitter
Traditionally used for: energy, focus, mental clarity
Pairs with: mint, lemongrass, ginger
Certified organic, hand-weighed and packed at our Rockville Centre studio. Contains caffeine; avoid late in the day and limit if sensitive to caffeine. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, nursing or taking medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA; this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.