Yerba Mate

Ingredients: Organic yerba mate, Organic Roasted Yerba Mate, Organic Roasted Barley, Organic Roasted Carob, Organic Roasted Chicory Directions: Water Temperature: 175°F Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces Steep Time: 5-6 minutes Bittersweet, toasty herby flavor with nuances of olive leaf and eucalyptus. Yerba Mate is an uplifting and energizing herb that is indigenous to the Amazon and is wildly popular throughout parts of South America for its robust flavor. Often thought of as the "tea" of Latin America, yerba mate is one of just four botanicals in the Americas to contain caffeine. It has a bittersweet, earthy and mineral flavor with nuances of olive leaf and eucalyptus. Traditional roasting and aging of yerba mate creates a pleasant, toasted aroma and ranging complexity.