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Long hailed in South American countries as a healthy, energising social beverage, Yerba Mate is finding a new audience in North America. Notable is its ability to provide energy without the jitteriness suffered by coffee imbibers. Our yerba mate is hot air-dried and never smoked.

This toasted version from Brazil is mellower, yet fuller-bodied — and a great alternative to coffee. The toasting process is similar to coffee roasting: high heat applied to the dried mate leaves and stems transforms their colour, moisture content, and flavour through the same Maillard reaction that browns bread crust, caramelises sugar, and turns coffee beans dark. The result is a darker, deeper cup with a toasty, comforting chicory note that takes milk and sugar well.