Yerba Mate Tea - 100g
Yerba Mate Tea - 100g
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Yerba Mate Tea is the dried leaf of Ilex paraguariensis, a traditional South American botanical enjoyed as a naturally caffeinated herbal-style infusion. It brews into a smooth, herbaceous cup with a gently toasty character and is often chosen as a steadier alternative to coffee for daytime drinking. This dried leaf format is easy to prepare hot or iced and also works well in tea blends, botanical lattes, and alcohol-free drinks. It is a practical pantry tea for customers who enjoy a clean, uplifting cup with a more grassy profile.
♡ Why we love it: We choose to offer Yerba Mate Tea because it brings a clear, refreshing tea experience that feels easy to enjoy throughout the day. It is especially versatile in both hot and iced preparations, and it pairs beautifully with simple additions like lemon, mint, ginger, or a touch of honey.
Key properties
- Ingredient: 100% Yerba Mate Leaf
- Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
- Part Used: Leaf
- Form: Dried leaf
- Country Of Origin: South America, batch dependent
- Food Grade: Yes
- Vegan Friendly: Yes
- Naturally Contains: Caffeine
- Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
What it's used for
- Daily hot infusions
- Iced botanical tea drinks
- Tea blends with citrus, mint, or ginger
- Botanical lattes
- Alcohol-free botanical drinks
- Everyday daytime tea routines
Who it's for
- Tea drinkers who enjoy naturally caffeinated botanicals
- Those looking for a smooth, herbaceous daytime cup
- Anyone wanting a hot or iced tea option with a more grassy, toasty profile
- Home blenders creating tea mixes with fresh additions like mint or lemon
- Children
- Caffeine-free routines
- Those looking for a sweet or floral herbal tea
- Anyone wanting an instant powdered drink
Yerba Mate Tea Is For:
Yerba Mate Tea Is Not For:
How to use
- As a Hot Infusion: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons dried leaf to 250ml water just off the boil. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain.
- As Iced Mate: Brew double strength using 2 to 3 teaspoons in 250ml hot water, cool, then pour over ice.
- In a Teapot or French Press: Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 250ml water, steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then plunge or strain.
- Serving Tip: Add lemon, mint, ginger, or a little honey if desired.
Safety instructions
- Naturally contains caffeine
- Not recommended for children
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, caffeine-sensitive, or using medication, seek professional guidance before use
- Discontinue use if adverse effects occur
- Keep out of reach of children
Faqs
Q: Does Yerba Mate Tea taste like coffee?
A: No. It has a more herbaceous, grassy, and gently toasty flavour profile rather than a roasted coffee taste.
Q: Can I drink it cold?
A: Yes. It works very well as an iced infusion and pairs nicely with lemon or mint.
Q: Is this caffeine free?
A: No. Yerba Mate Tea naturally contains caffeine.
Q: Can I blend it with other herbs?
A: Yes. It works well with additions such as citrus, mint, or ginger in custom tea blends.
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is sourced food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

Great energy, supresses appetite as well. Will buy again. Fast and efficient delivery
I love it and the service is the best
I love it, I can’t drink coffee because it gives me jitters and I just wanna lie down so I gave this tea a short for the caffeine and it works amazing.
Great tea, good for energy and memory, have been using it and it helped me study and remember stuff during the test. Great service also❤️
Great Service and speedy delivery. It's important to purchase quality products, pesticides free, etc for your Best Health Maintenance. Definitely Recommend this Seller.
Gives you energy with no jitters!
I’m really enjoying this tea. I was sceptical of trying this out. But I really find it works. Being an adult with ADHD I find I’m more alert and focused when I drink it in the mornings. It is also great for getting through the afternoon slump. I highly recommend this product.
This is a great substitute for coffee, gives you a mild stimulant effect but not with the edginess and jittery effect that comes with drinking coffee, also good for anxiety,
Thanks essentially natural for the fast delivery and making this product available locally,
Great service and excellent quality. Definitely buying more!
Brilliant service, fantastic product, best price. Thank you.
After reading about mate I wanted to test it out as an alternative to coffee. It looks very similar to green tea, but taste wise it’s not as bitter and somewhat refreshing. In terms of the effectiveness, would have to be carried out for further testing.
But I love it so far, it tastes great smells great it’s a good product.
Thanks essentially natural for the fast delivery and well packaged item.
I am looking for a stockist in Centurion
Hi there,
We're glad to hear that you're interested in the products!
Should you like to order, we're happy to ship anywhere in SA, with it being free if the order total is above R500.
We would not be able to advise who else stocks these products though - Apologies.
Kindest Regards,
Essentially Natural Support