Lemon Yerba Mate Tea

This Lemon Mate tea of TeaVivre is made from all the leaf blades, so the shape of dry tea leaves are tiny and flat, in yellow-green natural color. Besides, blended with natural citronella and dried fruits, this blend tea has a unique flavor. After steeping, the tea infusion appears yellow-green color with fragrant aroma as well refreshing and sweet taste. When you are drinking, you can add some ice to make iced tea, and you can also add fresh fruits to adjust the taste regarding on your preference, which will have another special flavor.

Western Method Teacup: 12oz / 355ml 176 ºF (80 ºC) 5g tea / 2.5 teaspoon Brew 5 - 8 mins   * You can improve the taste by changing the amount or adding rock candy, milk, and honey according to your personal preference.

Originating in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, Mate tea already has a history of more than 400 years, which is made from the leaves of Yerba Mate of the holly plant. In addition, it is called as "a drinkable salad" for containing lots of vitamins and minerals. The period from April to August of every year is the harvest season of Mate tea. After picking from trees, tender shoots and green leaves will be produced by a series of progress like drying, fermenting, roasting, grinding and so on.

In traditional drinking way about Mate tea, it will be steeped by a hollow calabash first, and then drunk through a straw called "bombilla". In Argentina, drinking Mate tea belongs to an important part of social etiquette as well as an essential section of communicating and enjoying good times with friends. In many cases, it is also accompanied by homemade desserts or cookies.