Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate
Mate Chai
Regular price $6.50Style: Yerba
Origin: Blended at Westholme
Ingredients: Roasted Yerba Mate, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger Root, Cloves
Description: YERBA MATE (Ilex paraguariensis), a plant native to subtropical Paraguay, is related to the holly family. Originally harvested by the indigenous Guaraní people of the region, the arrival of European Settlers spread the consumption of this plant across the continent. Yerba boasts high amounts of antioxidants, minerals, and both anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. A warm, naturally sweet and spiced take on a traditional Roaster Yerba, our Mate Chai pairs the caffeinated yerba leaf with a heavenly house blend of aromatic masala spices. The rich combination of sweet and piquant flavours boosts the natural toasted sweetness of the yerba. It is wonderful on both the nose and palate, lingering distinctively until the last sip.
Tasting Notes: The mouth-watering aroma of cardamom and cinnamon sweeten the steam of the cup. On its own, the broken leaf of a Roasted Yerba has a slightly thick and smooth texture, with a flavour reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa nibs, and a warm herbal character to the linger. Mixed with the natural sweetness and complexities of the Masala spice mixture, the taste of cocoa is enhanced and smoothed on the palate, which lasts long into the linger and excites the tongue.
Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 80 - 100ºC water. steep 5+ minutes.
* For Traditional Brewing: As Yerba is not made from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), there is no astringency with a long steep. Typically, a mate ( a dried, hollow gourd) is filled about half-way with Yerba, on which cold to boiling water is poured. This is sipped on with a filtering straw known as a bombilla, and re-steeped throughout the day. *
Organic
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Roasted Yerba
Regular price $6.50Style: Yerba
Origin: South America
Ingredients: Roasted Yerba Mate
Description: YERBA MATE (Ilex paraguariensis), a plant native to subtropical Paraguay, is related to the holly family. Originally harvested by the indigenous Guaraní people of the region, the arrival of European Settlers spread the consumption of this plant across the continent. Yerba boasts high amounts of antioxidants, minerals, and both anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties.
Tasting Notes: The broken, roasted leaves have a slightly thick and smooth texture to the steep, with a flavour reminiscent of toasted unsweetened cocoa nibs, and a warm herbal character to the linger.
Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 80 - 100ºC water. steep 5+ minutes.
* For Traditional Brewing: As Yerba is not made from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), there is no astringency with a long steep. Typically, a mate ( a dried, hollow gourd) is filled about half-way with Yerba, on which cold or boiling water is poured. This is sipped on with a filtering straw known as a bombilla, and re-steeped throughout the day. *
Organic
Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com
Green Yerba
Regular price $6.50Style: Yerba
Origin: Brazil
Ingredients: Green Yerba
Description: YERBA MATE (Ilex paraguariensis), a plant native to subtropical Paraguay, is related to the holly family. Originally harvested by the indigenous Guaraní people of the region, the arrival of European Settlers spread the consumption of this plant across the continent. Yerba boasts high amounts of antioxidants, minerals, and both anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. However, its growing popularity as a coffee substitute in North America is likely due to the caffeine content. There is comparatively more caffeine in a cup of Yerba than in most teas. This drink is an excellent choice for a consumer looking to boost focus and reduce fatigue.
The vessel used for Yerba, traditionally a cured, hollow gourd, is known as the mate. This holds the yerba, a complex word which translates roughly to ‘herb’ in English. A straw crafted with a filter helps to strain the loose infusion, and is usually called a bombilla. Often, a single prepared Yerba Mate is ritually passed around a group who have gathered to relax and socialize, much as you would gather for tea or coffee.
Tasting Notes: A pure leaf yerba mate with a distinctly fresh, grassy zest. There cup has a natural sweetness and ends with a smooth, persistent flavour on the whole palate.
Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 80 - 100ºC water. steep 5+ minutes.
* For Traditional Brewing: As Yerba is not made from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), there is no astringency with a long steep. Typically, a mate ( a dried, hollow gourd) is filled about half-way with Yerba, on which cold or boiling water is poured. This is sipped on with a filtering straw known as a bombilla, and re-steeped throughout the day. *
Organic
Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com
Bombilla: 100% Bamboo Tea Straw
Regular price $11.25Description: Bombilla is the Spanish name for a traditional filtering straw used to drinking loose-leaf Yerba Mate. In recent years, however, the multi-functionality of this straw has found its way into the rest of the tea world. This carved filtering tea straw is made from 100% Bamboo, is reusable, and is excellent for drinking any loose-leaf tea, fruit and/or herb infused water, yerba mate, etc straight from the container of your choosing. Can be used with hot or cold beverages. After enjoying your drink, use a straw cleaner, rinse, and leave to dry.
Origin: Argentina
Material: 100% Bamboo
Features:
- Usable (and Re-usable) with Hot and Cold beverages
- Great for use at home or On-The-Go
- Biodegradable - made of 100% natural materials
- Will not impart any flavours to your drink
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