“This was a sample from Jessiwrites that I was interested in, then wasn’t and then it sat for about 3 months and now I’m trying it. It’s surprisingly good? I was afraid it would be boring, but mate...” Read full tasting note
“Had this one this morning to kick me in the pants. I was groggy and out of it and knew that a standard tea cup wasn’t going to do it. So, mate to the rescue! The high did the trick, and lasted...” Read full tasting note
“I enjoy many mate blends, and I really love guayusa… but this green mate doesn’t really do it for me. I want to like it so much, but there is this strange sort of smoky flavor that is really...” Read full tasting note
“The leaves in the tin are beautiful – small, evenly chopped, smooth and silky, sort of like confetti. I have to confess to running my fingers through it like a child :) The tea straight I don’t...” Read full tasting note
A delicious gift
According to ancient South American legend, maté was a gift from the gods. When an old man saved two visiting goddesses from a jaguar attack, they thanked him with the maté plant, from which he could prepare a drink of friendship. It has been a central part of Argentinian social gatherings and daily life ever since. (MK Kosher)
Ingredients: Organic green maté from Argentina.
DavidsTea is a Canadian specialty tea and tea accessory retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. It is the largest Canadian-based specialty tea boutique in the country, with its first store having opened in 2008.