This is from my order…. already a couple summers ago. sigh. It was when I was away from my stash and thought I needed more no-caff tea options with me, but then totally blanked and bought this even though there is yerba mate in it. But Maya calls it ‘herbal’ in the name! But it does have caffeine. I haven’t seen this blend sold anywhere else — as far as I can tell, the base is only roasted yerba mate — though I wouldn’t be surprised if they snuck some green yerba mate in. The photo LOOKS like roasted. It LOOKS like roasted in my teaspoon when I’m scooping it out. There is also some cocoa nibs, lavender and rose. I would say off the bat it tastes like mostly roasted yerba mate with hints of creamy cocoa. Sadly not much of the floral… I wouldn’t even guess it was in there. I would say it was only yerba mate and cocoa nibs. It’s good! For two steeps! It you just want a cup of roasted yerba mate that tastes like chocolate. But I wouldn’t say it was what I expected. Then others might be scared away by the floral. I mean, this blend isn’t THAT old yet, that actual floral elements shouldn’t have any flavor or scent already…
Steep #1 // 1 1/2 teaspoons for a full mug // 25 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep
Steep #2 // just boiled // 4-5 min
Flavors: Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
