Also known as Yerba Mate, this caffeinated herbal tea is made from leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant that are typically dried over a fire. This tea is commonly prepared and consumed in a gourd using a metal tea straw. This is especially true in parts of South America where this drink is common such as Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, as well as parts of Brazil and Bolivia and Southern Chile. This tea has a strong grassy and earthy quality and it has more caffeine than green tea. Note: If you are one who avoids PAH, you will want to avoid Mate also as it contains PAH due to the fire-drying process.
Steeping Guide
Temperature
212°F
100°C
Steep Time
6 min
Long infusion
Format
Loose
Tasting Profile
Primary Notes
grassyearthybold
Herbal Tea loose
Mate Tea
The traditional South American herbal infusion — earthy, bold, and caffeinated.
4.3 (4 reviews)
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4.3 (4 reviews)
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Weight
$21.00 Shipping or pickup at checkout
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Shipping or pickup available at checkout.
Free shipping on roasted coffee orders over $50. Green coffee ships at the calculated rate.
Tea Type
Herbal
Steep Temp
212°F
Steep Time
6 min
Customer Reviews
Verified buyer notes
4.3 from 4 reviews
Reviews carried over from our previous storefront — same coffee, same roastery.
Linda G.
4.0
Nice everyday tea. The grassy is pleasant and it brews consistently well. I go through a bag every few weeks. Good quality for the price point.
Heather C.
4.0
Bought this on a Denver trip and had to reorder. The Mate is quality tea — energizing and smooth. Shipping was quick and the packaging kept everything fresh.
Laura A.
5.0
I've tried dozens of teas and this Mate from Contour Coffee is exceptional. The earthy notes are perfectly balanced — not overpowering, just right. My daily tea for over a year now.
Wendy L.
4.0
Good tea. I'm a long-time tea drinker and the quality here is evident. The Mate has a pleasant energizing note. Sometimes a bit bold for my personal preference but still very good.