Also known as Yerba Mate, this caffeinated herbal tea is made from leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant that are typically dried over a fire. This tea commonly prepared and consumed in a gourd using metal tea straw. This is especially true in parts of South America where this drink is common such as Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, as well as parts of Brazil and Bolivia and Southern Chile. This tea has a strong grassy and earthy quality and because it has more caffeine than green tea it has more of those fat burning and metabolism-boosting benefits which also make it a more potent appetite-suppressant. Note: If you are one who avoids PAH, you will want to avoid Mate also as it contains PAH due to the fire-drying process.
Herbal Tea loose
Mate Tea
The traditional South American herbal infusion — earthy, bold, and caffeinated.
Tea Type
Herbal
Steep Temp
212°F
Steep Time
6 min
Steeping Guide
Temperature
212°F
100°C
Steep Time
6 min
Long infusion
Format
Loose
Tasting Profile
Primary Notes
grassyearthybold
4.3 (4 reviews)
Weight
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Customer Reviews
Verified buyer notes
4.3 from 4reviews
Linda G.
Verified Buyer
4.0
Nice everyday tea. The grassy is pleasant and it brews consistently well. I go through a bag every few weeks. Good quality for the price point.
Heather C.
Verified Buyer
4.0
Bought this on a Denver trip and had to reorder. The Mate is quality tea — energizing and smooth. Shipping was quick and the packaging kept everything fresh.
Laura A.
Verified Buyer
5.0
I've tried dozens of teas and this Mate from Contour Coffee is exceptional. The earthy notes are perfectly balanced — not overpowering, just right. My daily tea for over a year now.
Wendy L.
Verified Buyer
4.0
Good tea. I'm a long-time tea drinker and the quality here is evident. The Mate has a pleasant energizing note. Sometimes a bit bold for my personal preference but still very good.