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Green mate tea

Green mate tea (yerba mate) from Ilex paraguariensis leaves, with a soft, herbal flavor and natural caffeine. The traditional South American drink, hot or cold.

Price range: 1.50€ through 6.00€
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SKU: BA94889
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How is it prepared?

  • Pour 1–2 teaspoons of green mate into 200 ml of hot (not boiling) water.
  • Let it infuse for 5–7 minutes.
  • Strain and enjoy neat or with a little honey.
  • It can also be consumed cold, as a cold brew or with ice cubes.

Why choose it?

  • Contains natural caffeine
  • Mild, herbal flavor
  • Traditional South American drink
  • Consumed hot or cold, at any time of the day

Description

Bakalocarpou's mate green tea is a beverage with a distinctive, mild flavor.

It is produced from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, also known as yerba mate, which is a staple beverage in the traditional culture of South America.

Green mate is dried gently to maintain its light, herbal flavor, without smoky or strong notes.

Contains natural caffeine.

What is mate green tea?

The mate is a traditional beverage in South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil), made from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant.

It is traditionally drunk together, in a gourd with a metal straw-filter (bombilla), and is a symbol of hospitality.

Contains natural caffeine.

Instructions for use

Pour 1-2 teaspoons of Mate into 200ml of hot (not boiling) water and leave for 5-7 minutes. It can also be consumed cold (as a cold brew or with ice cubes).

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Frequent questions

What is mate?

A drink made from the dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, traditional in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil.

Does mate have caffeine?

Yes, it contains natural caffeine, approximately 70 mg per cup, depending on the quantity and extraction time.

How do we drink mate?

As a hot drink, cold or latte. Traditionally drunk in a gourd (mate) with a metal straw-filter (bombilla).

Does it have calories?

It has almost no calories (less than 5 kcal).

Are there any precautions?;

Because it contains caffeine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you are sensitive to caffeine, limit the amount and ask your doctor. It is best not to drink it hot.