Yerba Mate | Con Palo | Argentine Mate | Ilex paraguariensis
• Scientific Name: Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil. Yerba Mate is prepared from processed leaves and tender stems of the South American mate plant.
• Also Known As: Yerba Mate, Mate Tea, Argentine Mate, Erva-Mate, Chimarrão, Paraguayan Tea, Con Palo Yerba Mate, and Maté.
• What It’s Known For: A traditional South American drink ingredient with grassy, earthy, woody, gently bitter, and lightly toasted notes. This con palo style contains leaves and stems for a balanced and lasting flavour.
• How to Use: Prepare traditionally in a mate cup with a bombilla, or brew using a teapot, tea strainer, French press, or cold-water tereré method. Use hot water below boiling for a smoother taste.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Naturally aged Yerba Mate with leaves and stems, carefully repacked by AWAFI MILL without added colours, artificial flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.