The 10 Best Yerba Mate Teas
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Westholme Yerba Mate Gift Set Whether you want to introduce yourself or a friend to this beverage, the Westholme Yerba Mate Gift Set is a good place to start. You'll receive not one, not two, but three varieties of yerba along with a gorgeous Argentinian gourd and a bombilla, all beautifully packaged. westholmetea.com
Editor's Notes
September 26, 2019:
For everyone from traditionalists to newbies, we've kept a wide variety of yerba mate teas that hail from across the globe. These include both smoked and unsmoked varieties, although there is one small word of caution about smoked types. A small body of evidence suggests that excessive consumption of smoked yerba mate can increase the risk of mouth or esophageal cancer; however, the evidence is not entirely conclusive, and many tea drinkers continue to indulge. If you prefer a smoked variety, you might avoid drinking more than a liter per day.
With that said, it remains tough to beat the Guayaki Traditional Organic Mate Bags for those who seek convenience. This option has a taste that drinkers love, is priced well for the number of servings, and is totally organic and fair trade certified. Those who prefer a classic preparation might consider the Inato Premium or Taragui Sin Palo instead. They are from Brazil and Argentina, respectively, and offer plenty of robust flavor, whether you use a traditional gourd or a French press. And for those who want something a little different and new, we added the Clean Cause Sparkling, a sweetened bubbly mate drink that comes in a variety of fruit flavors.