- Yerba mate tea traditional roasted infusion made in Argentina by CUOPRU.
- This exquisite Yerba Mate is dried for a long period to get the best flavors out of the plant(Traditional No stems – strong and bitter). 247g Yerba Mate packed in portable tea can.
- Filled with health benefits, it has a herbal and slightly bitter taste. Contains Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants, Can aid weight loss by boosting metabolism, and suppressing the appetite.
- CUOPRU Yerba Mate Traditional is a premium mate tea that has been screened 7 times. Low powder content, more thick, and more bitter. You can add sugar or honey during drinking.
- Popular South American Herbal Tea, You can enjoy it as a hot or cold brew, french press or latte too! Rich in nutrients, unique taste and way to drink, Yerba Mate stands out from beverages and tea.
- Yerba Mate has its own culture based on the values of friendship and sharing. Portable canning design, convenient and easy pouring of yerba mate tea leaves. It also makes a great gift for all yerba mate lovers on birthdays, parties, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day.
On the other hand, as an adult I've only tried it a couple of times, and didn't really prepare it correctly. So when this high-quality mate became available I googled the proper preparation, and discovered that pouring boiling water - as I'd done in the past - will make the mate very bitter. You want to keep the water around 155°F maximum.
I did that, and dug out the bulb and straw that I had been given some time back - and the taste is pretty good! The caffeine is balanced with other chemicals that also help give you some pep. Although it's not clear to me yet how the effect of mate compares to the smooth lift of matcha, I've been having a nice morning on mate alone.
I did find that the metal straw I have leaks too many leaves into my mouth, so I filtered it into a cup instead. Don't let any Argentine person see you do that!
This particular brand is maybe a little less bitter but still has a great taste and the kick I need. I noticed that the same amount swells a bit more than the other brands I've used; I'm not sure why but it is noticeable. It does seem to have less that gets through the tea strainer, so the low tea powder is probably legit as well.
It is packaged well - the vacuum-packed tea fills up the metal container nicely, although I worry that the spout on the lid is not air tight and so feel some urgency to get through this quickly.
I don't have a traditional South American cup and straw, so I made an initial test batch in a regular white cup to try to highlight the tea's color. I have also used my coffee press; the results were very good. I have a tendency to over-steep my drinks, but this did not evoke any bitterness. The flavor was still smooth with a bit of a dry grass note (not a bad thing).
Yerba mate is known for having significant caffeine content, but the packaging makes no mention of this. For the three times I've enjoyed this tea so far, I have noticed an uplift; it hasn't been excessive though, no jitters.
I'm glad I ordered this tea! I do recommend it for your consideration.