Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Made from the evergreen leaves of a plant in the Ilex or holly family, this beverage was orginally drunk in Paraguay, Southern Brazil and Argentina. Its flavour is not unlike a strong green tea and It has a slightly smoky, tangy taste with a hint of fruit. It naturally contains caffeine - the stimulating effect of which is stronger when the tea is infused for a short period and weaker after a long infusion.