BALIBETOV USDA Organic Yerba Mate Tea Loose Leaf, 2.2. lb. Bag, Natural Traditional Cut, Clean High Energy, Unsmoked Artisanal, Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, Hot or Cold Drink (2.2 Pounds (Pack of 1), Traditional Cut)USDA Organic

I saw some videos on tiktok that said that yerba mate is like an all natural “ozempic” dupe, and while thats definitely not true, I found a lot of research that said yerba mate is a really good source of smooth and natural energy and can help boost your metabolism.First things first, the bag is HUGE. Depending on how much you use per serving this will last you forever and based on the smell it’s definitely strong and potent.As soon as I opened the bag I was greeted with an organic, earthy, grassy matcha-esque smell that was very pleasant. I brewed it in warm water along with some lavender buds and the brew was very tasty and not bitter at all. Im usually a sweet drink drinker but since this is supposed to be a healthy alternative to my daily morning juneberry redbull I decided to forgo the sweetener and drank it plain.I enjoyed my first cup and was surprised at how smooth and easy to drink the taste was, I often find plain tea and coffee hard to choke down because of the bitterness but this was very niceThe brew was very transparent in color and came out as a pale green liquid and I think this may be due to my temperature, and steep time.I want to experiment with different blends like adding mir lavender, peppermint, and fresh lemon, and I also want to try making it cold brewWe will see how it goes!

This stuff is YUMMY. This is a very mild yerba. It’s not smoked, and so it retains the delicate almost green tea-like flavors. It’s herby and earthy without being too sour or bitter. My spouse and I love this tea and drink it every day in a French press. The focus and energy from this yerba mate is nice. One kilogram of dried tea leaves is a lot, so make sure you know how much you’re getting before you subscribe to frequent orders. The quality of this stuff is superb.

This isn’t our first time ordering the BALIBETOV USDA Organic Yerba Mate Tea, and once again, it delivers exactly what we expect—clean, strong, and smooth traditional yerba mate. The 2.2 lb. bag lasts a good while, and the traditional cut is just right for both hot and cold preparation.We really appreciate that it’s unsmoked and organic, with no bitterness or dust overload. It gives a clean energy boost without any crash, making it perfect for long work sessions or early mornings. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and just overall a high-quality product we keep coming back to. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a solid, artisanal yerba mate source.

The good: The average leaf size is larger, and there's less leaf dust, than many other brands I've tried. There have been no sticks or stems or other non-tea bits.Mostly good: The tea does not smell or taste musty, plastic-y, or burnt. I'm not sure that it's entirely fresh, but it doesn't smell or taste old.The not good: The taste is not very deep or long-lasting. It isn't bitter, but it also isn't exactly flavorful. There's more scent than flavor, and even the scent is quite light.The OK: The bag is large and resealable, and the price is quite low.Conclusion: I find it drinkable if I use a high tea-to-water ratio, however it is serviceable rather than enjoyable; I make a cup when I'm too busy or distracted to care overly much about what I'm drinking. I won't be buying it again.

Great Taste, and nice price/value.

The taste, quality, and strength are all OK – decent when considering the amount for the price. There is quite a lot of very fine dust that's too fine for most strainers and therefore ends up in the tea then into the mouth. The dust is probably not as much of an issue when using a bombilla rather than a tea strainer, but seems to be more of an issue than some other brands I've tried.

Love the flavor of this mate. The resealable top is nice for keeping it fresh. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys yerba mate.

Very powdery and not same size as regular tea bags. I have to put 3 in my mug. Would not purchase again. Taste is ok. I don’t believe it has the same amount of caffeine as a different brand that I purchased