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Mate tea is a very popular beverage in South America and is made from the infusion of small cut, dried leaves and twigs of the Yerba Mate plant. It is slightly less potent than coffee and much gentler on the stomach. Furthermore, it is high in vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and iron. It is also known to curb one''s appetite and is used as a "diet" or "slimming" tea.
Mate has a characteristic mature flavor which is somewhat sweet, bitter, withered leaf like, and alfalfa-like, similar to that obtained from black or green tea. The infusions of mate is less astringent than what can be expected from tea.
Brewing Instructions: :
1 tsp, 6-8 minutes, 100° Celsius
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Due to the high portion of caffeine, Mate tea has been well-known for a long time
as a compatible alternative for coffee. The particular fine cut of this tea makes for an
easy preparation by virtually any coffee machine or espresso machine.
It is also highly recommended to be prepared as a "Mate-Olé" with a foam of milk.
Preparation:
Use one teaspoon of mate per cup. It is vital to use hot water to infuse you drink rather than boiling water. DO NOT boil the water.
Brewing with hot water for 5-6 minutes will make you a more stimulating cup of tea while brewing longer will release more tanning agents. making the tea more relaxing.
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