Argentine Yerba Mate Loose Leaf Tea 500g Cold Brewed Unsweetened Bulk Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Argentine Yerba Mate, known in Chinese as Ma Dai Cha (马黛茶), is a traditional South American herbal tea prepared from the dried leaves and small stems of Ilex paraguariensis. This bulk raw material is cold brewed and unsweetened, with a natural greenish character suited to hot or cold infusion. In traditional herbal practice it is valued as a daily energizing tea. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Argentine origin yerba mate supplied as bulk raw material
• Made from dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis with no added sugar
• Cold brewed processing for a smooth traditional infusion
• Unsweetened pure tea suitable for daily brewing and blending
• 25kg wholesale pack with 500g retail packaging option available

Quality & Sensory

Typically greenish to olive in color with a leafy, slightly fibrous texture and a fresh grassy aroma. When brewed, yerba mate typically yields a medium-bodied, gently bitter and earthy infusion with a smooth herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a hot tea using a gourd or infuser
• Steep cold for refreshing iced mate
• Blend with other herbs for custom tea mixes
• Use in cafes and tea shops as bulk ingredient

Traditional Uses

Yerba mate has long been a staple of South American folk tradition, where the dried leaves are steeped in hot water and shared from a gourd with a bombilla straw. It is traditionally enjoyed as a daily morning or afternoon tea, often taken plain or blended with mint or citrus peel. In modern herbal practice it remains a popular energizing infusion for social and seasonal drinking.

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