How To Make Mate Tea? - Beverage Buff

Fill the mate cup about 60% full with yerba mate leaves.

Cover the cup with your hand and flip it over to give it a gentle shake to clear out any leftover powder.

Tip the cup sideways and give it another light shake to ensure the yerba settles at a 60° angle.

Pour in hot water around 180°F to fill about a third of the cup.

Insert the bombilla and let the mate brew for a couple of minutes.

If using a teapot, use one teaspoon (about 5g) of loose leaf yerba mate for every 8 oz of water.

Add the yerba to your teapot strainer or infuser.

Pour room temperature water over the leaves and wait at least a minute for them to get saturated.

Pour in hot water around 160°F to 170°F and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.

For a stronger brew, steep for longer.

Serve the tea in a mug and enjoy.

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