Yerba Maté

Preparation

Caffeine

How to Steep

Steeping Tips

Traditionally brewed in a gourd and drunk using a special straw (a bombilla in Spanish, bomba in Portuguese), Yerba Maté can be brewed in a coffee maker, French press, or as you would for loose leaf teas.

• Take care not to poor boiling water over your Maté. Boiling water will scorch the leaves.
• Use fresh, cold water. The quality of water will affect the taste of your brew.
• Use a strainer or infuser basket to steep your Maté rather than a tea ball or clamping spoon. This gives room for the whole leaf to fully infuse.
• Remove the Maté from the water after the designated steeping time. Over steeped Maté, or stewed Maté, will create a bitter tasting brew.
• For a stronger tasting brew, simply add more Maté to your strainer or infuser basket before steeping.