Mate tea taste - what awaits you
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The taste of mate tea
Initial taste experiences
The taste of Mate tea is definitely something special and can initially be overwhelming-in a daunting direction. Many people report that their first impression of Mate tea is earthy or grassy, sometimes even reminiscent of ash or earth. These initial taste experiences can be polarizing; You love it immediately or cannot stand it at first. Mate fans always emphasize that it takes time to get used to this unique taste and discover the variety of flavors.
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| Taste impressions at the first tasting |
|---|
| Earth |
| grass |
| ash |
| lemon |
| Chocolate |
| Honey |
However, curiosity is often a crucial factor that motivates people to further explore the taste and give Mate tea a second chance. Anyone who gets involved in it will soon be liked to find the more complex nuances of the tea. We offer further details in our article How does mate tea taste.
Complex taste development
With increasing pleasure it becomes clear that Mate tea has far more than just an earthy taste. After a few weeks of regular consumption, one begins to appreciate the initial bitterness and earthiness of the tea. These flavors can even have a calming effect, and a gentle sweetness can develop. Caamate explains that the taste of hay or grass over time is becoming more and more pleasant.
| Taste impressions with longer consumption |
|---|
| bitterness |
| Earthiness |
| grass |
| hay |
| Mild sweetness |
With continuous consumption over a year, the feeling of taste develops, so that one is able to recognize a variety of flavors and notes in the Mate tea. This can include citrus, mint, flower and even chocolate nuances. Of course, this also depends on the quality of the mate. Since we are at GUYA We do not recommend the brand yet Caamatethat we personally know from trade fairs.
So if you are curious about the versatility of Mate tea, it is worth staying. Do you want more about the different ones Advantages of Mate Tea experience?
You can find more information on the effects of Yerba Mate in our article Effect Yerba Mate Tea.
We recommend that the Mate taste is absolutely not told Guayusa-Tea. Guayusa Is related to Yerba Mate, but has some advantages.
- Guayusa Doesn't taste bitter and (traditionally) can simply leave in the hot water until the cup is drunk.
- Looks basic and, unlike Mate, can also be drunk on an empty stomach without complaints.
- Has about twice as much caffeine and still does not appear aggressive, but more long -lasting and more focusing
- Contains L-theanin And twice as many antioxidants. L-theanin is a rare amino acid that only in green tea and Guayusa occurs.
More about the special Effect of Guayusa tea You can find out in the linked blog post and a detailed contribution to Guayusa In general you will find here.
The preparation of Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate offers a variety of preparation options that influence the character and taste of the tea. Both traditional and modern methods of preparation are explained below.
Traditional preparation
The traditional preparation of Mate tea is deeply anchored in South American culture. This method requires special utensils such as one Special drinking cups known as "Mate" and a bombilla (a drinking straw, so as not to swallow the loose leaves). The most common materials for mate cups are pumpkin, wood, glass and ceramics. Bombillas are usually made of stainless steel.
| Tool | material |
|---|---|
| Mate cup | Pumpkin, wood, glass, ceramics |
| Bombilla | stainless steel |
The steps of traditional preparation are:
- Fill the Mate cup into about 2/3 with Yerba Mate leaves.
- Add cold water to moisturize the leaves.
- Pour hot water (approx. 80 ° C) to brew the tea
- Drink the tea through the Bombilla and fill up hot water to enjoy several infusions. This is both a brewing and a social process, since the mate is served among friends
Modern preparation methods
The modern preparation of Yerba Mate allows more flexibility and convenience, especially for tea drinkers who may not have traditional utensils at hand. Some popular modern methods include the use of tea bags, French press or a simple tea kettle.
| method | Description |
|---|---|
| Tea bag | Yerba Mate in tea bags brings the advantage of simple handling and quick preparation. Simply put a tea bag in hot water and let it steep. |
| French press | Preparing Yerba Mate in a French press enables the drawing time and strength to be controlled. Put Yerba Mate in the French Press, add hot water and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. |
| kettle | Yerba Mate can also be brewed in a tea kettle. Loser tea is put in a tea strainer and prepared like normal tea. |
These methods offer a practical alternative to traditional preparation without losing the characteristic taste of mate tea. It is important to carefully observe the temperature of the water and the time time to avoid a bitter taste.
Of course you can also do a normal teapot like ours 950ml glass tea jug with stainless steel sieve, to use. The jug does not drip and the capacity is ideal for a day full of energy.
