Can I get Yerba Mate tea bags at a local store? if not where can I get it?

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Can I get Yerba Mate tea bags at a local store? if not where can I get it?

Answer 1

Yerba Mate is quickly gaining in popularity these days. Depending on the part of the country you live in, you can reliably find yerba mate in health food stores. Yerba mate can also be found in Brazilian/South American grocery stores.

It also depends on what kind of yerba mate you are looking for. Traditional South American methods of aging and smoking produce a mate that can take some getting used to for North Americans. Unsmoked yerba mate has a 'cleaner' flavor.

Many in North America are drawn to yerba mate for it's health benefits. We have found that yerba mate tea which is not aged or smoked is the most nutritious. We foil seal our mate within days of harvest to preserve a fresh clean flavor and lock in vital nutrients. Mate Factor is our brand. We make 7 different flavors of yerba mate in tea bags. You can find us in some health food stores, or online at www.matefactor.com.

Answer 2

look in the natural foods section, or just in with the teas. Yerba Mate is a common enough type of tea. Also, for good quality tea, go to a tea house in your area.