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Yerba Mate is a small shrub; a species of holly plant. This unique Brazilian herbal tea is traditionally brewed in a hollow calabash gourd, and sipped with a silver straw called a bomba. This is a very common social practice in countries such as Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
The flavor of brewed Yerba Mate is strongly vegetal, herbal, and grassy. It is similar to a green tea, but much stronger in flavor. A versatile leaf, it does not become bitter with over-steeping, making it very accessible to try for the inexperienced tea drinker... even those without a gourd.
This tea is sold loose leaf, meaning it will not arrive packed in tea bags.
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Steeping Instructions:
- 1-2 teaspoons
- Use water that is a rapid boil
- Steep for 4-5 minutes (herbal teas can be steeped longer for a stronger cup – will not get bitter)
