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Traditional Air Dried Yerba Mate Loose Leaf

Name: Traditional Air Dried Yerba Mate Loose Leaf
Brand: Yerba Madre
SKU: FG-01-00960

Dried Yerba Mate

Yerba Madre Loose Leaf is mate in its purest form. Rich with a full-bodied flavor, smooth on the palate, and complemented by earthy aromas.  Enjoy it your way - whether via a traditional gourd with a bombilla, French press, or infuser.

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Low calorie

5 calories
Certified Organic

Naturally caffeinated, brewed beverage from the emerald green leaves of the yerba mate tree, found in the Atlantic Forest of South America. 

Sip & Repeat

Giving you that smooth boost of energy and focus yerba mate is famous for.

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Our yerba mate is shade-grown and hand-harvested in South America's Atlantic Forest.

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Good things are growing in the shade

Since 1996, we’ve sourced our yerba mate in partnership with Indigenous peoples, family farmers, and local communities in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Our yerba mate is shade-grown and the first Gold Regenerative Organic Certified® and Fair for Life certified yerba mate in the world. 

How To Prepare Yerba Mate

The choice of vessel and ways of preparing yerba mate are based on the knowledge and traditions of Indigenous peoples that still inspire the consumption of yerba mate today.

For a traditional yerba mate experience, follow the steps below.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Yerba Madre Loose Leaf
Gourd (or mason jar or any other glass, ceramic or stainless steel vessel)
Cool water
Hot water / Cold water
Bombilla

Step 1

Fill up your gourd (or mason jar) ½ or ¾ of the way with yerba mate depending on your preference.
Step 2

Cover the mouth of the gourd (or jar) with your hand, turn it over and shake it to even out the consistency of the yerba mate.
Step 3

The loose leaf yerba mate inside should remain at a 45° angle so you have space for the bombilla and water.
Step 4

Gently pour cool water on the yerba mate leaves to prevent them from burning once you add hot water.
Step 5

Pour hot or cold water into the gourd close to the bombilla.
Step 6

Sip until you finish the gourd, fill it up with water again, pass to a friend, and come to life.

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How much caffeine is in each serving?

Just like coffee and tea, the caffeine levels in yerba mate vary naturally and can vary by brewing method. When prepared, each 1.5 tsp serving of yerba mate contains about 30 mg caffeine. 

Is 8oz enough to pack a gourd?

Depending on your gourd packing, the 8oz package of loose leaf includes about 75 1.5tsp servings – enough to pack more than one gourd but the exact number of gourds will vary by person.

WHAT IS GOLD REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED®?

Regenerative Organic Certified® is a certification program that recognizes agricultural practices that go beyond organic farming to promote the health and regeneration of ecosystems, communities, and soil. It was developed by the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) to create a higher standard of agriculture that addresses environmental, social, and animal welfare concerns in a more comprehensive way than traditional organic farming.

The program has 3 levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold.

Gold represents the highest achievable level in regenerative organic production demonstrating 100% commitment of the operation to the standard. We know many conscious consumers look closely at certifications when making purchasing decisions.

You can feel confident in Yerba Madre knowing we have the highest level of certifications.

WHY IS SHADE GROWN YERBA MATE BETTER?

Sun grown yerba mate contributes to monocropping and deforestation vs. shade-grown systems where yerba mate is grown under the canopy of native forest remnants or under restoration agroforestry systems.

All Yerba Madre mate comes from our Shade-grown Verification Program promoting the conservation and restoration of the Atlantic Forest.