Yerba Maté & Mint Tea: Brewing Tips and When to Drink It
By Nourished Life | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to brew yerba mate tea with mint at the right temperature, avoid bitterness, and choose the best time of day for this caffeinated blend.
Quick answer
Brew yerba mate and mint tea at 75–80°C for 3–4 minutes, then drink it in the morning or early afternoon. That temperature range extracts the mint and hibiscus without pulling harsh tannins from the yerba mate.
Why temperature matters more with yerba mate
Yerba mate behaves differently from black tea or a pure herbal infusion. Boiling water can make it taste sharp and astringent, which is why the mint and hibiscus in a blended pyramid bag are doing double duty: they soften the edge and add a fruity note. If you have only ever had bitter mate, try cooler water before you decide you dislike it.
A thermometer is the most reliable tool, but you can also boil water and let it rest for about 3–4 minutes before pouring. If you are brewing in a mug rather than a pot, pre-warm the mug so the water does not lose too much heat on contact.
When to drink yerba mate and when to skip it
Yerba mate contains caffeine, so the practical window is morning through early afternoon. Drinking it late in the day can interfere with sleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. The blend also includes hibiscus and cinnamon, which give it a rounded, slightly tart flavor that works well without milk or sugar.
If you are cutting back on caffeine, do not treat this as an evening tea. Choose a caffeine-free herbal blend for after dinner and keep this one for the part of the day when you want alertness.
How to brew yerba mate and mint tea step by step
- Heat the water to 75–80°C: Bring water to a boil, then let it sit for 3–4 minutes before pouring. If you use a kettle with temperature settings, set it to 80°C. Do not pour fully boiling water directly onto the bag; it extracts harsh tannins and flattens the mint.
- Use one pyramid bag per mug: Place one Yerba Maté & Mint Pyramid Tea Bag in a 250–300 ml mug. The pyramid shape gives the leaf room to expand, so avoid cramming it into a small cup. If you like a stronger cup, add a second bag rather than steeping the first one longer.
- Steep for 3–4 minutes: Set a timer and taste at 3 minutes. The blend should be minty and slightly fruity, not sharp. If it tastes bitter, your water was probably too hot or you steeped too long. Remove the bag at 4 minutes; leaving it in the mug continues to extract bitterness.
- Drink it in the morning or early afternoon: Have your cup before 2 pm if you are sensitive to caffeine. Pair it with breakfast or a mid-morning break rather than a late-afternoon pick-me-up. If you drink a second cup, make it before 3 pm to protect your sleep.
- Re-steep only if you accept a lighter cup: A second steep at the same temperature for 4–5 minutes will be weaker and less minty. It is fine if you want a lower-caffeine top-up, but do not expect the same flavor. Do not re-steep a bag you plan to drink late in the day; the caffeine is reduced but not gone.
Product facts
- Yerba Maté & Mint Pyramid Tea Bags: Yerba mate is blended with hibiscus, cinnamon and mint in pyramid tea bags, and the mate brings high caffeine and antioxidant content. The mint and hibiscus soften the mate's natural bitterness, so you can brew a balanced cup without adding sweetener.
Yerba Maté & Mint Pyramid Tea Bags
