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Yerba mate is South America's answer to coffee, a proper wake up brew with a green, grassy, slightly smoky character. The one thing to get right is the water: never pour it boiling, as that scalds the leaf and turns it harsh and bitter.
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Let the water cool to around 80C, checking with a thermometer or a temperature-controlled kettle, then steep for four minutes. Drunk clean it has a real lift to it, so it is a good morning cup if you want a change from tea or coffee.
You'll need
- 1 pyramid tea bag of Teapigs Yerba Mate
- 250ml freshly drawn water cooled to 80C
Equipment
- 1 250ml mug, warmed
- 1 saucer for covering during steep
Method
- Warm your mug and boil the kettle, then give the water time to reach around 80C for the mate, checked by thermometer or a temperature kettle.
- Drop in one pyramid bag and pour the cooled water over.
- Cover and steep for four minutes.
- Lift the mate bag out and drain it on the rim.
- Drink it clean and unsweetened to taste it at its best.
- Tip: boiling water is the usual mistake; too hot and mate turns bitter, so always let the kettle cool first.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Yerba Mate, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
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