Kraus Organic Yerba Mate Unsmoked Pure Leaf, 500 g / 1.1 lb

Pure leaf organic and fair trade.

Yerba mate is a holly tree native to the rainforests of South America. Its leaves are brewed into a nutritious, antoxidant-rich beverage, MATE (say "mah-tay")

Mate is the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Independent reviews

"A unique and recognizable, Kraus Orgánica is not afraid to go its own way. Organic and non-smoked, this yerba mate has a character that sets it apart from the majority of other Argentine brands. Complex enough for seasoned materos, with smooth and pleasant taste that will appeal to beginners - Kraus Orgánica simply gives you no reasons not to like it." -- Matexperience

"Fresh, natural, vibrant, and healthy sum up this yerba mate. Thanks to its non-smoked methods and organic certification, Kraus is a sure crowd-pleaser. With absolutely no hints of smoke, many beginners will find this to be friendly on their palate. While advanced drinkers will find it to be a nice change from the popular smoked mates. I wish I could compare Kraus to other mates I’ve tried in the past, but there’s nothing else like it. If anything, I can only think of chimarrao – the powdery green Brazilian mate – because of its grassy flavor. But other than that, it’s one-of-a-kind." -- Yerba Mate Lab

About the producer

We work the land with great respect and love for nature, following the principles of sustainable agriculture to achieve soil conservation and fertility in the long term and for future generations. We do not use herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers on our crops. We work with the systems provided by nature, we let the leaves and flowers of the crops remain in the soil and recycle, and we favor biodiversity in its entirety by integrating crops and forests and carrying out reforestation with native trees. Produced in Colonia Santo Domingo Savio, San Ignacio, Misiones Province, Argentina. Surrounded by beautiful highlands with native forests and overflowing rivers.

Preparation:

HOT: Use a percolator, French press, tea ball, tea press, tea pot, strainer or espresso machine.

Add one tablespoon per 8 oz of water.
Moisten herb whit cool water before brewing.
Don't use boiling water; 170F is ideal.
Steep 4-6 minutes. Drink 1-2 cups daily for optimum results.

ICED: Steep directly in cold water - no heat required. Stir and strain after 10+ minutes. Add ice, sweetener and citrus to taste.

More options: Blen with hebrs of added benefits. Sip traditional-style through a bombilla (tea straw)

Nutrition facts

Based on analysis for 50 g yerba mate extracted with 200 ml water at 70 °C.

Standard caffeine content: 0,35 mg (high).