Guayaki Yerba Mate has an earthy, grassy flavor with hints of bitterness and sweetness. Compared to coffee and tea, a typical 8 oz cup contains around 85 mg of caffeine. However, what sets the south american drink apart is its unique flavor profile.
I tried four flavors of Guayaki yerba mate – pure endurance, mate chocolatte, chai spice mate, and the herbal tea in tea bags and loose leaf form. The caffeine-containing beverage without the flavoring tastes like a nice light tea with some earthy and herbal notes.
The best Guayakí Yerba Mate flavors include Orange Exuberance, Bluephoria, Lemon Elation, Tropical Uprising, Enlighten Mint, Revel Berry, Blackberry Mint, Lima Limon, Grapefruit Ginger, Cranberry Pomegranate, and Classic Gold.
Storage
Store yerba mate in its original packaging in a cool, dry, dark area at room temperature.
The popular Guayaki Yerba Mate energy drink contains 150 mg of caffeine per 16 oz can, which is standard for energy drinks. However, it contains 26 grams of sugar.
Flavors
Popular yerba mate flavors include mint, lemon, orange, strawberry, raspberry, and grapefruit. Brands like Guayaki, Yachak, CBSé and Canarias offer unique flavor profiles.
Unlike other stimulants, guayaki yerba mate contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols and amino acids as well as caffeine.
Some describe Guayaki’s Traditional Yerba Mate as more grassy and herbaceous compared to other brands, while keeping the normal earthy notes. But it does not have a very strong taste. This allows those not accustomed to the drink’s inherent strength and robust bitterness to enjoy it more easily.
Yerba Mate has a distinctive, euphoric taste. “It’s very expressive,” says one fan. The antioxidants in the south american beverage also protect the heart.
If you’re new to yerba mate’s stronger, smokier notes, try Anna Park’s mellow, forgiving taste first. It lacks the aggressive bite of bolder varieties. Decreed the symbol of friendship by legend, yerba mate awakens the mind and brings people together around the world.
Comparisons
What does yerba mate taste similar to?
Yerba mate is an herbal tea, not a green or black tea. It has a bold, earthy taste that some compare to green tea or tobacco. Yet it also has sweet and bitter notes that make it complex to drink.
Yerba mate typically contains 30-50 milligrams of caffeine per cup, less than coffee but more than most teas.
For authentic, loose-leaf yerba mate from Argentina, try Cruz de Malta Yerba Mate. This yerba mate has a stronger, smokier flavor.
Yerba mate offers herbal blends with mint, rosemary, sage, spearmint and more. The finished product is light and refreshing.
Yerba mate from Brazil looks and tastes quite similar to Japanese matcha tea.
Yerba mate is a popular herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is commonly consumed in parts of South America as a caffeinated beverage.
A typical cup (8 oz or 237 ml) of yerba mate tea provides about 85 mg of caffeine, similar to a cup of coffee. It tends to provide a milder stimulate effect without coffee’s side effects. Some find it improves mental focus and clarity.
Yerba mate has a long history of traditional medicinal uses for treating fatigue, depression, constipation, rheumatism, edema and obesity. However, modern research has been limited and inconclusive regarding these uses.
Some key points about yerba mate:
- Its caffeine content per cup is similar to coffee. Can provide an energy boost.
- Contains antioxidants and amino acids. Research on potential health benefits is limited.
So in moderation, this unique herbal tea can be a healthy addition to one’s routine. But more research is still needed on its health effects.