Berna How many times can you infuse the leaves? The plant is native to South America. It can be brewed into a tea-like beverage. You can reuse the leaves around 5 times before losing flavor. Use a large teapot or other equipment when making large batches. Let it steep 3-5 minutes. Drinking regularly over long periods … Read more
Steeping Method To make cold brew, infuse the leaves in cold water, often with lemon or lime. Unlike hot brewing, cold brewing offers a milder, less astringent cup of tea. Mix one part leaves with four parts cold water. This ratio is a starting point. Adjust to suit your taste. Use high-quality, organic, fair-trade leaves. … Read more
Mate is a bitter, earthy beverage called mate. Mate is traditionally consumed in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. To prepare mate, fill a gourd half full with leaves. Moisten leaves with cool water then add warm, not boiling, water. Limit steeping time to 10 minutes to prevent bitter taste. Ideal steeping time is … Read more
