roasted mate
2oz tin - 6.00
8oz tin - 15.00
16oz tin - 27.00

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. the leaves are oval and about 6 inches long. flowers of the plant are small and white. the fruit appears in small clusters of tiny red berries growing close to the stems of the plant. like guarana and yopo, mate is rich in caffeine and was used as a caffeine beverage source by the native population of latin america centuries before the european settlers arrived to establish coffee plantations.

mate leaves are processed somewhat like tea leaves. the tips of the branches are cut just before the leaves reach full growth and the leaves are steamed and dried over fires. the dried leaves are sifted and allowed to age in order to enhance the flavor of the mate. the caffeine content of mate is comparable to that of mild arabica coffee.

country of origin:
brazil

region:
mato grosso

grade:
chopped roasted

manufacture type:
traditional

cup characteristics:
full bodied and smooth. the roasted character imparts a coffee-like toast flavor. rich in mateine, which is recognized as a mild stimulant.

ingredients
premium roasted mate