Organic Yerba Mate Powder - 70g Tin

I really like this as a pick-me-up and as an alternative to coffee. The hype is real - it gives you a real good, slow-burn energy boost but without the sudden buzz and jitters that you might get from a typical double shot.

It's easy to make, just put a teaspoon in warm or cold water, shake well and drink immediately. Its got a pleasant, earthy, bitter taste thats a bit like black tea with toasted green tea overtones. I particularly like this in water in a sports bottle, maybe half a teaspoon in a sports bottle with a bit of lemon juice. It also works well in a smoothie in the morning.

It's worth pointing out that it very quickly settles and produces a thick sediment at the bottom of your cup or bottle. If you hit this it's really not that nice so you need to drink it like Turkish coffee and avoid this, or keep it shook up if you add it to water. I've had Yerba Mate made with leaves before and this wasn't a problem, it seems to only be an issue with a powder.

Overall, I like this a lot, you just need to be careful in how you prepare it slightly differently since its in powder form.

This yerba mate powder is a good alternative to coffee if you want a more gradual energy lift without the jittery feeling. It mixes easily into water or smoothies and has a natural, earthy taste typical of mate. The energy feels steady rather than sharp, which makes it better for focus over longer periods. The resealable pouch is also practical for keeping it fresh. Overall, a solid daily caffeine option for anyone looking to switch from coffee or reduce crashes.

This powder is quality mate, you can tell from the first taste. I was more used to the smoky and heavy flavour of traditional mate but this one isn’t smoked but air dried instead. So it was more fresh, earthy rather than overwhelmingly smoky. I love that it’s organic too which gives a lot more confidence in the quality and sourcing of the product. A great pick-me-up for when you need an energy boost but don’t want the jittery crash from a cup of coffee.

I enjoyed trying this organic Yerba Mate powder. It has an earthy, grassy and slightly smoky flavour that was different from what I was expecting, but one that I quickly came to appreciate.

The powder is very fine and dissolves easily in hot water, making it smooth to drink without any noticeable grittiness. I usually add a teaspoon to hot water with a squeeze of lemon juice, which creates a refreshing drink with a unique flavour. I also found it pairs well with honey, adding another interesting layer of taste.

Beyond drinks, I mixed it into my breakfast oats with fruit and nuts, where it blended in nicely. I noticed it gave me a gentle pick-me-up during the day, but even when I had it in the evening, I didn't have any trouble sleeping afterwards.

Overall, this has been an enjoyable and versatile product, and I'm looking forward to experimenting with it in other recipes and drinks.

This Yerba mate looks like your more oxidised matcha powder but it tastes a whole lot different.
The powder tasts quite earthy and bitter and a little goes a long way. If you aren’t planning to add sugar or honey to your drink, then put less powder in, or more water. The drink doesn’t look pretty like matcha, just a green/brown dark cup of hot water.
When left for a while, the powder does settle to the bottom of the cup, so it is worthwhile keeping the tea spoon in to keep stirring as you go, or just make another cuppa with the remaining Yerba Mate at the bottom.
It’s a decent drink for a pick up in the mid afternoon, probably because the bitterness wakes you up!