The Tao of Tea, Roasted Mate Herbal Tea, Loose Leaf, 4-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)

Roasted Mate is a less common version of Yerba Mate, grown at a 100% organic sustainable family farm in Southern Brazil. The leaves are gently roasted until they darken and develop a rich, roasted flavor profile. Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) is an evergreen plant of the holly (family Aquifoliaceae). The plant can reach heights of 10-12 meters, but is generally pruned at about 4-6 meters. Although the plant does produce small flowers and fruit, only the distinct oval-shaped leaves and stems are plucked for processing.