Mint Infusions
Discover incredible benefits of infusing this South American tea with mint. Experience refreshing boost of energy and improved focus. This antioxidant-rich drink aids in weight loss, enhances mental clarity. Mint’s refreshing taste and aroma creates truly invigorating, revitalizing beverage.
Enhance nutritional value, add fruity goodness with fruit infusions. Variety of flavors complement earthy taste. Citrus fruits like orange provide Vitamin C boost.
Brewing Tips
Easy to brew iced tea. Add loose leaves to French press or pot with strainer. Add cold water, allow to cold brew 15 minutes. Or hot brew first, cool in fridge before adding ice.
Never use boiling water, makes bitter brew. Add leaves to pot, pour in hot water. Let sit 5 minutes then strain solids before drinking.
It has a natural, earthy, and herbaceous flavor with a slightly bitter taste and hint of sweetness. The health benefits have made it popular in South America for centuries.
You can enhance the flavor and provide health benefits by mixing with herbs like mint, lemongrass, or honey. Mint provides a cooling sensation and helps soothe digestion issues. Lemongrass gives a citrusy aroma and aids digestion.
To make mint tea, infuse mint leaves into the hot drink and let it brew for 3-5 minutes. Adding sweeteners like honey can enhance the flavor.
You can also first brew hot tea and then pour it into a pitcher with added lime, lemon, mint, or honey. Let it cool to room temperature before adding ice to make a refreshing cold drink.
When making this tea, it’s important to moisten the leaves first with cool water, never use boiling water, and steep for no more than 5 minutes. This produces the best flavor without over-steeping the leaves. A dollop of honey and splash of creamer complement the flavor.
It has an earthy flavor that slightly varies depending on how it was grown and brewed.
We’ve listed the top 10 best flavors to try. From tangy citrus to refreshing berries, it has something to suit everyone’s taste. Sparkling Blackberry Mint is a popular flavor – blackberries and mint make an intriguing combination.
Here are five of the best brands that most people enjoy.
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Guayaki makes canned drinks in a variety of flavors. If you’re new to it, start with a milder flavor and work your way up as it’s an acquired taste.
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Mate Factor’s drink mix comes in four flavors – original, mango, passion fruit, and strawberry. It’s made from organic ingredients like guarana, and acai berry. The result is a refreshing, energizing drink perfect for any time of day.
There are four types and hundreds of brands to choose from. You’ll want to avoid the bad tasting ones that leave a sour taste.
Different bombilla types work better with different mixtures. Spoon bombillas are good for dustier mixtures. Stainless steel bombillas efficiently filter out powder.
Flavored varieties provide variety if you don’t like the plain taste. There are pre-flavored blends, or you can create drinks like lattes and shakes. Experimenting with different flavors opens up hundreds of refreshing possibilities.