It isn't. It is a lovely yerba mate, and I fully recommend it.

is it finely milled? is it a powder or loose leaves?

It is dried, and fairly finely chopped loose leaves and stems. So it isn't a powdery format, but isn't whole leaves either Kind regards UruShop

This may sound stupid, but how do I make the tea? I'm used to tea bags.

Hi, it is not a silly question, it is not intuitive! But easy when when you get the hang of it, remember practice makes perfect. If you purchase from us at UruShop we also include full photo instructions. The summarised steps are: 1 Get together a mate cup, bombilla, loose leaf yerba, hot water and a little cool water 2 Fill the cup 3/4 full of loose leaf yerba, place your hand over it and shake, returning the cup to a slanted position 3 Add a little cool water and leave to soak for 2 minutes 4 Add a little hot water and leave to soak for 2 minutes 5 Firm up the “bridge” between the dry side and the serving side (optional) 6 Dig in the bombilla 7 Serve hot water into the serving side, sip and repeat! And I include full instructions also: What do I Need to Prepare Yerba Mate? You’ll need the following items to prepare yerba mate: Bombilla. A metal or cane straw with filter at one end Mate. A cup usually made from gourd, wood, cane, horn, ceramic or glass Hot water. We recommend 82C and using a flask is ideal. Cool water at room temperature Loose leaf yerba mate how to prepare yerba mate what do I need What do I do to Prepare Yerba Mate? If you follow these simple steps, your yerba mate will not be too bitter, and your yerba will last longer. Fill your gourd 3/4 full with yerba mate how to prepare yerba mate fill 3/4 with yerba Cover the top with your hand and shake up and down Remove the dust Why? To bring the fine ‘dust’ particles to the top and help prevent blockage of the bombilla. Return the gourd to a tilted position and you will see the ‘dust’ on your hand, and the yerba will be on a slant (important for the next step). Next you need to pour in cool water (room temperature is ideal) and allow the water to soak into the yerba. This causes the yerba leaves to swell and prevent blockage of the bombilla Add cool water and allow to soak in To continue and prepare yerba mate, now you need to pour a serving of hot but not boiling water on the lower half of yerba (82C is ideal so you don’t burn the yerba) and leave the yerba leaves to continue to swell (inchar). Why? To infuse the flavour, and also so the leaves are bigger and won’t clog the bombilla. Tip: Use the back of the bombilla to pour the water onto – it helps to prevent burning the yerba. Once all the water is absorbed (after a couple of minutes), use the bombilla to accentuate the ‘bridge’ – make a wall between to the levels of yerba (one half is wet, the other is higher, and dry). Press the yerba wall Then dig in the bombilla with the ‘spoon’ curved towards the middle of the gourd, scrape the bombilla down the outside wall of the gourd on the side where the yerba is wet Insert the bombilla Now don’t move the bombilla – each time you move the bombilla significantly the mate will be very bitter! Your yerba mate is now ready to serve – pour water into the lower side of the yerba. how to prepare yerba mate serve, sip and repeat A good sign of the perfect mate is the presence of ‘foam’ The first mate will be the most bitter, and probably quite cold so it is good manners to drink the first one yourself! Finish it all, then pour and serve to the next person. They will finish it all and return it to you. Do the same, and as you go round and round the group, you should try and keep the round in the same order.

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Playadito Yerba Mate delivers 1 kg of premium loose leaf tea, rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients. With 80 mg of natural caffeine per serving, it offers a potent energy boost while supporting metabolism and appetite control. Crafted without stems for a bold, authentic flavor, this herbal tea is a staple of South American social culture and a must-have for health-conscious professionals.

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P**A

Good strong Yerba Mate

Very nice yerba mate tea. 🧉 It’s strong and there’s not too much dust. Great price for a kilogram bag and I’ve just ordered another one.

18.08.2025

P**R

Tastes great and noticeable energy boost. Fantastic replacement for coffee.

Love yerba mate. Tastes great and gives me a noticeable energy boost which doesn't crash. Packed with anti-oxidants too.

28.02.2025

L**A

Best before workout or when you need some energy

Delicious and value for money for sure highly recommend and does give you energy for sure drinking before my workouts

5.05.2025

S**A

My first taste of Mate. Can't say I love it but it is an interesting alternative to "proper tea"

What I like most about this tea is that it doesn't seem to stew like our more traditional "English" tea. The flavour just grows more intense. I like to make a litre or so and pour out small cups every 20 minutes or so through the morning. Obviously the drink starts to cool as the flavour increases. I am a espresso coffee drinker but, even so, I can feel the caffeine buzz from this tea which is pleasant and unexpected.

7.02.2024

A**A

Best Yerba

Best Yerba Mate in Argentina

7.09.2025

P**A

Great service

Great quality and my favourite yerba

9.09.2025

C**A

Good purchase

Great taste and good price- quality.

3.05.2025

M**S

Definitely you have to give it a try

If you like Mate, This Yerba wouldn't let you down.

29.05.2025

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Product Dimensions	25 x 12 x 8 cm; 1 kg
Item model number	0102081
Additives	Yerba Mate
Weight	1 Kilograms
Units	1000 gram(s)
Storage Instructions	Keep dry and away from direct sunlight
Serving Recommendation	1 teaspoon or about 2 grams
Brand	Playadito
Format	Bag
Speciality	Herbal, Antioxidant
Caffeine content	80 milligrams
Package Information	Bag
Country of origin	Argentina

Yerba Mate Playadito 1 Kilo Loose Leaf Tea With Stems

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