Mate is rich in caffeine and was used as a caffeine beverage in Latin America before the advent of coffee. Also known as Paraguay tea and Yerba mate; mate is an herb prepared from the leaves of a South America evergreen shrub, Illex paraguayensis, a relative of the common holly.
Ingredients: Green Mate.
Origin: Brazil
Grade: 1st Grade New Crop
Contains Caffeine
Serving Size: 1 tsp / 6-8 oz
Steep Temp: 203-212 F
Steep Time: 3-5 minutes
