My first experience with yerba maté, the plain un-roasted green version. 5 min in 205 F water gave me a pale green tisane. I was pleasantly surprised at the mild taste (grassy) and the noticable energy lift. No jitters, at least not from this single cup. Each caffeine-bearing plant has its own distinct alkaloid profile.
Green Yerba Mate
Yerba maté Tea by Starwest Botanicals
Organic Yerba Maté Green, cut and sifted. Contains caffeine. This green herb is raw, not roasted. Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis. Origin: Argentina. Yerba maté is commonly used as a stimulant to relieve mental and physical fatigue. It is also used as a weight loss supplement.
