Iced Yerba Mate, Terere Style

teas.co.uk · 15 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 2 pyramid tea bags of Teapigs Yerba Mate
• 200ml freshly drawn water cooled to 80C
• 200ml cold still water
• 1 fresh lime wheel
• Enough cubed ice (about 250g)

Method

1. Boil the kettle and let it cool to around 80C (check with a thermometer or use a temperature controlled kettle); mate should never see boiling water.
2. Steep the 2 pyramid bags in 200ml of the cooled water for five minutes under a saucer, then lift them out.
3. Cool the brew right down in cold water or the fridge.
4. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the cooled mate over.
5. Lengthen with the cold water, easing it down the back of a spoon.
6. Drop in the lime wheel and give it a gentle squeeze.
7. Tip: a few fresh mint leaves are traditional in terere as well, and lift the grassy notes nicely.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/iced tea/iced yerba mate terere style/