Yerba Mate Organic Tea

$7.00

HERBAL TEA | HIGH CAFFEINE | ORGANIC | EARTHY & GRASSY

Most herbal tea is caffeine free. Yerba mate never got that memo. It's the same energizing leaf already in the canned mate drinks you reach for, just loose leaf, brewed the way it's been made in Argentina for generations. Real caffeine, in an herbal cup.

Sold in 1 oz quantities. Makes 6-10 cups of tea.

Ingredients

organic yerba mate

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From Our Laguna Beach Tea Shop

One of the fun things about working at the shop is the genuine surprise when a younger customer comes upon our Yerba mate tea. Many don't know that their favorite canned energy drink started life as loose leaf yerba mate, brewed in Argentina long before it came in a can. They almost always buy it because it's the same drink, but brand new format to them.

If you are chasing an even stronger morning kick, Runner's High is our most caffeinated blend and features yerba mate right at its core. Morning Oomph is another heavy-hitting favorite for days when you need serious momentum. But if you have only ever known mate from a metal can, brewing the loose leaf yourself is a ritual well worth starting.

  • How to brew it hot

    1 teaspoon per 8 oz, steeped at 212°F for 5 to 10 minutes. Full boil draws out the real caffeine and body.

  • How to make iced tea

    2 teaspoons per 8 oz, same temperature and time, poured over a full glass of ice. The extra leaf keeps the lift from thinning out over ice.

  • How to cold brew

    Use 1.5 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of filtered water.
    Steep in your fridge for 10 to 14 hours.
    Strain out the leaves and enjoy!

Beyond the Cup: Make Something Tasty with This Yerba Mate Tea

The Laguna Green Mate Spritzer

Serves 1

A robust Yerba Mate concentrate meets muddled mint, lime, and agave, then gets topped with sparkling water for a bright, herbal spritzer.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Organic Yerba Mate loose leaf
  • 6 oz boiling filtered water (212°F)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar or simple syrup
  • 4 oz chilled sparkling water or club soda
  • Fresh mint leaves and a thin lime wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil and Steep: Pour boiling water (212°F) directly over the Yerba Mate loose leaves, cover, and steep for 4 to 5 minutes to capture a rich, robust herbal extraction, then strain and chill the concentrate. The full boil is what draws out yerba mate's signature robust body.
  2. Muddle: In a tall glass, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves with the lime juice and agave nectar. Muddling releases the mint's aroma right into the base before the mate goes in.
  3. Assemble: Fill the glass with ice and add 2 to 3 ounces of the chilled mate concentrate.
  4. Top with Bubbles: Pour the sparkling water over the top, stir gently from the bottom, and garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint. Stirring from the bottom lifts the muddled mint and lime through the drink without knocking out the fizz.