Herbal Tea
  • Roasted Yerba-Maté herbal tea, loose leaf: roasted, toasty and rich
  • Roasted Yerba-Maté herbal tea from Porter Hill, roasted and toasty
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Roasted Yerba-Maté

Roasted maté with coffee-like depth and warm toast notes. This herbal infusion contains caffeine.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 100°C · 3 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Instead of the second coffee
Brazil · maté
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Weight
  • Packed by hand in Huddersfield
  • Packed by our Huddersfield team
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Is this your cup?

Coffee drinkers who want something toasty and rich that still has caffeine.

Perhaps not if you want a caffeine-free evening cup. Try Rooibos →

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Get to know your tea.

Where the tea was grown

Brazil · maté

Explore the ingredients

Roasted yerba mate
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Caffeinated South American herbal

The coffee-drinker's herbal cup

A roasted maté with deep, toasty flavour and natural caffeine. For anyone who wants the warmth and body of coffee in a different leaf altogether.

Origin
Argentina
Caffeine
Naturally caffeinated
Milk?
Best without
Best time
Morning or afternoon
Roasted Yerba-Maté herbal tea from Porter Hill, roasted and toasty

The story

Roasted leaf, not roasted beans

Yerba maté comes from the South American holly tree, Ilex paraguariensis, and has been drunk across Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil for centuries. The roasted version takes those bold, grassy leaves and toasts them until they turn mellow and dark. The result sits somewhere between tea and coffee: full-bodied, warming, with none of the grassiness you get from green maté.

Expect flavours of toast, a hint of coffee, and a gentle creaminess that reminds some folk of Japanese hōjicha. The bitterness backs off, the smoothness comes forward, and what remains is a cup with genuine depth. It brews dark amber and fills the kitchen with that warm, roasted smell.

This one suits the mid-morning moment when you fancy something with a bit of backbone but want a change from your usual brew. The caffeine is there, so it will keep you going through whatever the afternoon throws at you.

How to brew it

How to brew roasted maté

01Hot

Amount
1 teaspoon (about 1.5g)
Water
100°C freshly boiled
Time
3 minutes

Strain well and enjoy black. A second steep works if you like a lighter cup.

02Longer steep

Amount
1 teaspoon
Water
100°C
Time
5 minutes

Draws out more roasty depth without turning bitter. Good on a cold morning.

03Iced

Amount
2 teaspoons
Water
100°C, then cool
Time
3 minutes, then chill

Brew strong, pour over ice, and let it mellow into a refreshing cold drink.

Shop tip: Use water just off the boil and avoid over-steeping on the first cup; the flavour holds well for a second infusion if you prefer it gentler.

Made for moments like

Instead of the second coffee

When you want the ritual and the warmth but not another espresso. Roasted maté delivers without the jitters.

Cold afternoon at the desk

Something with body and caffeine that keeps you going through emails and spreadsheets. Proper desk fuel.

Weekend morning change-up

Saturday kitchen, slow start, something different in the pot. A break from the usual without giving up flavour.

Lovely withButtered toastDark chocolateDigestive biscuitsToasted teacakeA handful of almonds

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Yerba-MatéYerba-MatéChoose green maté if you want a grassier, more vegetal cup with a brighter edge.From £3.80 English BreakfastEnglish BreakfastChoose English Breakfast if you want a malty black tea that takes milk well.From £3.20 Emperor Butterfly Lapsang SouchongEmperor Butterfly Lapsang SouchongChoose Lapsang if you want smoky flavour from true tea rather than herbal leaves.From £6.15

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Does roasted yerba maté contain caffeine?

Yes. Maté naturally contains caffeine, though the exact amount depends on the leaf and how you brew it. Expect a noticeable lift, roughly similar to a cup of tea or a little more.

What does roasted maté taste like compared to green maté?

Roasting takes away much of the grassy bitterness. You get a smoother, toastier cup with hints of coffee and a mellow finish instead of that sharp, vegetal edge.

Can I add milk to roasted maté?

It is generally best without, but a small splash of milk can work if you like a creamy brew. Try it black first to get a feel for the flavour.

How many cups will I get from a 100g pouch?

Using about 1.5g per cup, a 100g pouch makes roughly 65 cups. Plenty to see whether roasted maté becomes a regular in your rotation.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong smells. An airtight caddy or resealable pouch works well.

Full product details

Roasted Yerba-Maté is a rich, full-bodied and smooth brew. Flavours of coffee and toast make it deeply satisfying and quite different to conventional teas.

Prepared from the evergreen shrub, Ilex paraguariensis, Yerba Maté is the traditional drink throughout Latin America. When roasted, it’s toasty, slightly creamy - reminiscent of Japanese Hōjicha. Both green and roasted maté contain caffeine. We do not have a measured caffeine comparison for these products.

A lovely option when you want to try something a little different.

Roasty • Toasty • Unique

Why you’ll love it

  • Stimulating and completely unique
  • Full-flavoured botanicals (not a weak, watery brew)
  • Roasted leaf with a toasty character

Ingredients

Roasted Maté leaves

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
  • Time: 3 minutes

FAQs

Does it contain caffeine? Yes. Maté naturally contains caffeine. The amount in your cup depends on the leaf and how you prepare it; we do not have a measured amount for this product.

Can I drink it with milk? Generally best without milk — but if you enjoy creamy brews, try a small splash.

How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

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