Can mate be steeped twice?

Mate can be prepared in several ways. The simplest is to steep it like tea using a French press. Adjust the strength by varying the amount of leaves and steeping time from 1 to 3 minutes. Mate can also be prepared cold like iced tea. This is called tereré and is popular in hot climates. … Read more

History

What’s wrong with yerba mate? Maté is an herbal tea traditionally consumed in South America. Like black or green tea, it has caffeine. Health Benefits Drinking yerba mate isn’t linked to health problems in most adults. Some studies suggest that the tea may have helpful effects on cholesterol, weight loss, the heart, inflammation and cancer … Read more