ECOTEAS Organic Yerba Mate Loose Leaf Tea – Natural Energy & Detox Herbal Tea – Caffeine Alternative - Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free - Unsmoked Pure Leaf from Argentina, 1 lb

I’m really impressed with this yerba mate! The unsmoked, organic leaves give it a smoother, cleaner flavor than many traditional mates I’ve tried, and it’s not bitter or overwhelming — just earthy and pleasant. You can definitely taste the quality of the leaves, and it brews nicely whether I make it hot in the morning or iced in the afternoon. I also appreciate that it provides a natural energy boost that feels balanced and sustained — no jitters or crash like coffee sometimes gives. It’s become a staple in my routine. Packaging could be a bit more secure (some loose bits escaped the bag), but the tea itself is fresh and flavorful. Great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, organic yerba mate that’s easy to enjoy daily.

Very good flavor

This is very good tea. It will give you sustained energy if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s delightful tea.

The tea is great been drinking it for years, the only thing was that the box package was wet from being left outside exposed to the weather!!! I have ask many times for our package to be delivered to our backdoor that has a covered poach!!!

This is not a major comparative mate review, although this mate is generally well-reviewed on the web. This is just about drinking this mate for a few weeks after drinking various forms of tea -- black, green, oolong -- for decades. First, it seems true that green mate delivers caffeine without jitters or letdown. This has to do with its antioxidant profile, which is higher than that of green tea. It elevates mood in a somewhat different way, creating positivity without an edge. It's still caffeine, so I found that about two cups a day is enough. Second, the taste. It was a little different or intense at first but I've made lots of "bitter" medicinal teas over the years and it grew on me very quickly. Kind of like, Hey wait, this is really good. I was kind of surprised. There's a lot of latitude about the level of brightness or bitterness. This can be controlled by the brewing temperature. Lower temp water means less bitterness. The package says 170 degree water, some people say 160. At 160, there's zero bitterness. Anyway, I got this in the height of August heat, and started brewing it cold because more heat was out of the question. Cold-brewed overnight, this is really bright up front, with a nice roundness to finish, and totally refreshing. I loved it, 10 out of 10. I gave it to a friend who was over, they loved it, but they've also done various bitter teas over the years. If you've made cold brewed tea, it's just different, it takes longer but flavors happen that aren't part of hot brewed tea. To get the same quality from a hot water brew, I've had to go to water just off the boil. It's not the same, but close. I like it much better than the 160-170 mate. Third, mate has a culture, and you can find out a reasonable amount about different brands from different countries, and somewhat what they taste like, although this is *really* personal, online. Update: I recently tried Guayaki organic for comparison woth something more widely marketed. This one has stems in it, and is milder or softer overall. For me, I'll be sticking with the Ecoteas version for the depth and sprightliness of the flavor.

I drink Yerba Mate Tea (both hot and cold) and have tried plenty of other brands and types. I always end up back at Eco Teas for their loose leaf variety because the cost is fantastic and the taste is really good. Yerba Mate has so many health benefits including being jammed packed with antioxidants and stomach digestive benefits. The reason why I love it is because it picks you up and gets you going like coffee but does not have the crash at the end. I brew mine in a coffee press and then depending on how I am going to prepare it (i.e. hot or cold) I will add either honey or Agave to sweeten it. A quick tip for anyone who is new to Yerba Mate: use a good amount of the tea so that you get a nice strong flavored tea, especially if you are trying to kick a coffee habit (like I was) and want a strong tasting, equally stimulating beverage. Mine comes out with a strong amber/caramel color, and somedays when I really want a kick it comes out brown. Also, make sure when you pour the tea into your press that you add a little bit of cold water to it to let the leaves soak and prepare for the hot water. The tea leaves are very powdery and dry, and the water helps to bring them back to life (or so to speak) Failure to do so might create a burnt taste that will lessen the enjoyment of your drink. In the end, I give it 5 stars because of the cost and the fact that it does its job. There are more expensive better tasting teas out there, but if you drink as much tea as I do and you don't want to take out a second mortgage on your house, buy THIS tea.

Excellent

Great flavor, never dusty. This is our daily driver.

its really good but probably not worth the price

WOW, this mate is powerfully tasty! Please buy it! Unsmoked, organic, full of flavours, thanks to those who produce such a great product!!!

It was opened! Also, it’s just tea. Don’t waste your money on it.

This is not leaves, its like powder, extremely bitter. Sent to grabage directly.

Drinking Yerba Mate for years now and this product by far has the best taste. Only a very, very tiny amount of twigs (almost none). I will buy it again!