Yerba Mate Loose Leaf Tea, Premium Cut and Sifted (Ilex paraguariensis), Bulk 1/2 lb and 1 lb

Premium Yerba Mate, Cut and Sifted (Ilex paraguariensis) 🧉

Yerba Mate is the bright, green-tasting leaf at the heart of South America's most beloved daily ritual, and our Premium cut and sifted grade is ready for the gourd, the infuser, or your favorite teapot. In the cup it leans crisp and vegetal, with the clean lift of green tea, a cool note of forest, and a soft, dandelion-bitter finish. Packed in small batches and resealable for freshness, it sits comfortably among the rest of our loose-leaf teas. 🍃

For generations, Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) has been shared as a social and energizing brew across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, traditionally valued for its smooth, sustained lift and its place in focus and daily vitality. It naturally carries caffeine alongside theobromine and a spectrum of antioxidants, which is why so many tea drinkers reach for it in place of coffee. If a steady, even energy is what you are after, you will find it in good company among our herbs for natural energy and in our guide to boosting your energy naturally with powerful herbs.

Yerba Mate is native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of South America and grows best in the warm, humid conditions it evolved in. We partner with a vetted Brazilian farm that specializes in exactly those conditions and grows it right where it flourishes, to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm.

Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work as everything we carry. We publish each lot's Certificate of Analysis on a single, historical COA article page, so you can verify the exact batch in your hands for purity and potency.

Ways to enjoy it

Product Specifications

Specification	Detail
Botanical Name	Ilex paraguariensis
Common Names	Yerba Mate, Chimarrao, Green Mate, Jesuit's Tea
Format	Cut and Sifted (C/S)
Available Weights	1/2 lb (8 oz) and 1 lb
Tasting Notes	Green Tea, Forest, Dandelion
Grade	Premium
Testing Status	COA-verified, per lot
Country of Origin	Brazil

Safety and Usage Notes

Yerba Mate naturally contains caffeine, which most people enjoy for its gentle, sustained lift. If you are sensitive to caffeine, or have been advised to limit it, start with a shorter steep and a smaller serving. Large or frequent servings can bring on the usual caffeine-related effects, such as restlessness, a faster heartbeat, or trouble sleeping.

Mate is traditionally enjoyed hot, and the most current guidance favors brewing it at a comfortable temperature rather than scalding, and enjoying it in moderation, since very hot beverages consumed in large amounts over long periods have been associated with increased risk to the throat and esophagus, a risk that is higher for those who also smoke or drink alcohol.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information here describes traditional and historical use only. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.

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