Ilex paraguariensis is an evergreen holly plant called Ilex paraguariensis. The leaves and twigs of this South American plant are dried and steeped in hot water to make a tea called maté. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Our Samurai Chai Mate blend combines maté with chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and black pepper. Tropical fruit flavors like mango, pineapple, and papaya add sweet fruity notes. This tea contains caffeine from the maté.
With some sweetener, the slight dryness of Samurai Chai Mate is balanced and the sweet chai spices shine. The sweet aftertaste lingers for about five minutes. As far as nutrition, this tea itself provides no calories, fat, sodium, or protein.
The maté and cinnamon aromas are dominant. While flavorful, this blend is quite expensive given the low cost of the ingredients.
This blend would be great with milk since the base isn’t too bitter. The maté provides a nice energy boost, perfect before a night out. If you miss the Samurai Chai Mate from Teavana, try our version! It steeps well at 212F for 5-10 minutes and packs a punch of ginger, cinnamon, and other spices.
What is chai mate tea?
Chai tea is a fragrant, freshly spiced black tea called masala chai. Masala means spice or spices in Hindi. Traditionally, chai features black tea and fresh spices, steeped together in hot milk and water. The spices and tea bags are strained out later. This is different from the way most people make tea globally.
The amazing depth of the Samurai Chai Maté loose leaf tea blend is the ultimate replacement. What separates chai tea from the rest of the tea family? Here are some of the key components of chai tea that are standard in every recipe. There are of course variations, but these are the classic ingredients. Milk is usually the second most common ingredient included in chai tea.
What are the psychoactive ingredients in yerba mate?
Maté is a traditional South American beverage brewed from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It contains caffeine and other compounds like flavonoids, saponins, vitamins and polyphenols. The caffeine content of maté is typically around 78 mg per cup, which is more than tea but less than coffee.
Maté is commonly consumed in countries like Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. It can be prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water, similar to tea.
Yerba maté is said to provide some health benefits, including boosting energy levels, fighting cancer, reducing unhealthy cholesterol levels, and preventing oxidative damage due to its antioxidant content. However, more research is still needed on its long-term health effects.
Does Samurai Chai mate have caffeine?
The caffeine content of maté tea is 20-180mg per cup depending on the brewing method. A cup of maté tea contains about 70 mg of caffeine on average, while a cup of coffee has 120 mg.
Samurai Chai Mate is a blend of maté tea, green rooibos tea, and chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and black pepper. It has a sweet, robust, spicy flavor with citrus undertones. As it contains maté, this tea has a moderate amount of caffeine that can provide an energizing boost.
Brewing Instructions:
Steep 1-1.5 teaspoons of Samurai Chai Mate loose leaf tea in 8 oz hot water at 212°F for 5-10 minutes. The maté gives this blend a powerful dose of caffeine similar to coffee, yet with the health benefits of tea.
If you like the spice and caffeine kick of Samurai Chai, try Stargazer Caramel Mate Chai from Plum Deluxe. Our Samurai Spirit Mate blend also balances maté with chai spices and tropical fruit for an invigorating and flavorful cup.
Unlike Samurai Chai Mate, Teavana’s Turmeric Chai is caffeine-free. But both can be considered herbal teas.
After drinking Samurai Chai Mate, you’ll feel ready to take on your day with the energy of a warrior! This unique mate blend elegantly balances traditional maté with the warmth of chai spices and tropical fruit essence for a graceful infusion that invigorates mind and body.