Yerba Mate Tea Leaves

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a traditional South American herbal tea, made from carefully selected leaves and valued for its rich flavour and cultural significance.

  • 100% pure Yerba Mate of premium quality.
  • Brew as a hot tea or as a cold tereré for a refreshing effect.
  • Yerba maté helps you feel more energetic*
  • Yerba maté contributes to resistance to mental and physical fatigue*

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Yerba mate tea leaves

Our yerba mate consists of dried and finely ground leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, of organic origin. Yerba mate has a herbal, slightly bitter taste and is traditionally drunk from a gourd with a metal straw, the bombilla.

What is yerba mate?

Yerba mate is a traditional drink from South America, made from the leaves of a species of holly that grows in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. In those countries, mate is more than tea: it is a social tradition. Friends and family share one gourd, which is refilled with hot water again and again and passed around. Yerba mate naturally contains caffeine.

Why GOYU yerba mate?

  • Organic origin: organically grown leaves.
  • Traditionally ground: suitable for the classic preparation with gourd and bombilla.
  • Only yerba mate: no flavourings or other additives.
  • 100% plant-based: suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

How do you make yerba mate?

Fill a gourd two-thirds full with yerba. Shake the leaves to one side so that a hollow forms on the other side. Pour a little cold water into the hollow and let it soak in briefly. Insert the bombilla into the hollow and add hot, not boiling, water. Drink the mate through the bombilla and keep topping it up.

Frequently asked questions about yerba mate

Do I need a gourd and bombilla?
For the traditional preparation, yes. Take a look at our Gourd Set with Bombilla. You can also brew yerba mate in a teapot or French press.

Does yerba mate contain caffeine?
Yes, yerba mate naturally contains caffeine.

Why not boiling water?
Boiling water makes yerba mate bitter. Use water at about 70 to 80 °C.

Dosage & use

Recommended use: Fill a mate (drinking cup) two-thirds full with yerba (tea). Place your hand flat over the opening of the mate, turn the entire cup upside down, and shake it well. Turn the cup back over and remove your hand from the opening. The fine particles of the yerba will now be on your hand and can be wiped off. Shake the mate so that the yerba settles on one side of the mate, creating a hollow space on the other side. Hold the mate tilted and pour a little cold water into the hollow. Do not pour too much water; the top of the yerba should not get wet. Let the mate stand tilted for a few minutes until the yerba absorbs the water. Place your thumb over the top (mouth) of the bombilla to seal it. Then push the filter part of the bombilla down to the bottom of the mate into the hollow space. Pour hot (just below boiling) water into the hollow just below the rim of the mate. Suck (carefully) the tea through the bombilla and... enjoy your drink!

Storage advice: Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Nutritional information

Ingredients: Organic Yerba Mate tea leaves.

Shipping information

We ship to all countries in the EU + the UK with the shipping options below. Whenever possible, all products are shipped as mailbox parcels.

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*Orders placed Monday through Friday before 23:45 are shipped the same day.

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Tasty

If you're drinking yerba mate for the first time, don't go looking for another one, because the others are all disappointing! This one is perfect hot and cold.

Hygiene12 July 2025

Good quality

I add mate to my tea every day and I'm really happy with it. Great that you now have a bigger bag too! Means it lasts me longer

Ingex30 March 2023

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The test results are neatly included, so I can really trust this product.

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Handy and eco-friendly packaging!

The packaging is handy. It fits perfectly through the letterbox. Delivery was perfectly on time and the information provided is accurate and clear. Perfect.

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Frequently asked questions

Our team of nutrition experts is here for you.

What does yerba mate do?

The following health claims apply to yerba maté:

  • Yerba maté helps you feel more energetic*
  • Yerba maté contributes to resistance to mental and physical fatigue*
  • Yerba maté contributes to weight management*

*Health claim pending approval by the European Commission.

What is yerba mate?

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a traditional South American herbal tea made from dried leaves, brewed in hot water. It has a slightly bitter taste.

How do you prepare yerba mate?

Fill the mate cup two-thirds with yerba and tilt it to create a hollow. First pour a little cold water into that hollow, let it soak in, then top up with hot water that is just below boiling.

What is a bombilla?

A bombilla is the metal straw with a filter through which yerba mate is traditionally drunk. The filter holds back the leaves.

Can you also drink yerba mate cold?

Yes. As well as hot tea, you can prepare yerba mate cold as tereré, the refreshing variant.

Are your products tested by an independent laboratory?

We regularly have our products tested for quality and purity by recognised laboratories such as Eurofins or Lavetan. We test for contaminants such as heavy metals or pesticide residues.

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We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied. We are convinced of the quality of our products, which is why you can try the product for 30 days. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price.

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What does the asterisk next to the health claims mean?

Claims marked with an asterisk are awaiting final approval by the European Commission. They may be used under the European transitional arrangements for botanical substances.