Organic Yerba Mate

Organic Yerba Mate

An Ancient Tradition of Energy, Clarity, and Connection

Step into the vibrant world of South American plant wisdom with our Organic Yerba Mate. For centuries in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, yerba mate has been shared among friends as a symbol of connection, vitality, and community. Known for its clean, steady lift and earthy, herbal flavour, mate offers a natural caffeinated beverage experience.

Whether sipped from a traditional gourd or enjoyed as a loose-leaf infusion, yerba mate invites you into a ritual that blends culture, clarity, and gentle stimulation. With naturally occurring caffeine and antioxidants, it delivers an awakening experience without the jitters.

A Heritage of Use

Yerba mate, made from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, has deep roots in Indigenous Guaraní tradition. For generations, it has been enjoyed during long days and brought people together in ceremony and daily life. As colonists and explorers encountered mate, its reputation spread across the continent and eventually the world.

Traditional drinkers describe yerba mate as a plant that delivers clarity and stamina. Today, it remains a beloved daily beverage across South America and is embraced globally for its balanced, clean energy.

Key Ingredient

Organic Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) - Certified Organic and harvested with care, yerba mate offers an earthy, grassy, gently smoky profile. A traditional South American botanical enjoyed for its energizing properties and rich flavour.

What Yerba Mate Naturally Contains

Yerba mate is celebrated for its complex nutrient profile, containing naturally occurring:

• Caffeine (gentle, sustained release)
• Theobromine and theophylline
• Antioxidants including polyphenols
• Saponins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• B vitamins
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Amino acids

These constituents contribute to yerba mate's reputation as an energizing, mentally clarifying botanical beverage.

How to Enjoy

Drink as a Tea

• Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of yerba mate to a biodegradable unbleached tea bag or infuser
• Pour over hot water (70 to 85 degrees Celsius, not boiling)
• Steep for 3 to 5 minutes
• Leave the tea bag or infuser in your mug and keep topping up with hot water throughout the day
• One serving typically yields 3 to 4 cups, refilling until the water runs clear

This method offers a gentle, steady release of flavour and energy.

Traditional Method (Gourd and Bombilla)

• Fill your gourd (mate) about one third with yerba mate
• Tilt the gourd so the herbs gather on an angle
• Insert the bombilla (filtered metal straw)
• Pour hot water into the lower side of the gourd, keeping the upper leaves dry at first
• Sip through the bombilla and continue refilling with hot water through the day
• A single serving can be enjoyed across many refills, offering a deeper, evolving flavour

This method honours the cultural roots of mate drinking and creates a rich, earthy brew.

Iced Mate (Tereré)

• Brew hot, cool fully, and pour over ice
• Add lemon, mint, lime, or honey for a refreshing summer twist

Serving Size

Enjoy 1 serve daily which could be about 3 - 4 cups daily as part of your energising ritual. Best enjoyed morning and mid morning given it naturally contains caffeine. Each 50 g pouch provides approximately 20 serves depending on your preferred strength.

General Advice

This herbal infusion is intended as part of a balanced lifestyle. As yerba mate contains natural caffeine, be mindful of your intake if sensitive.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.