Steep time
5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Pepper
Overview
Best pick • solid herbal choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Yerba Mate is a popular herbal beverage from South America. It is a traditional drink with a long history, including being used by the Gauchos (cowboys) of Argentina. Although it is herbal, it does contain caffeine. Click here to see all our herbs native to the Americas.