Guayaki Yerba Mate, Organic Traditional Loose Leaf, 16 oz

I have always loved this, Tea. When I lived in Texas, that was the first time I went to sprouts and bought a can of this tea. I have been drinking a lot of energy drinks lately. So, i wanted to stop that but still get good healthy caffeine. I bought the tea leaves so I could make fresh hot tea and mix it with Honey. Honey is more natural than sugar. This tea is high in caffeine content and the flavor is not bitter and goes amazing with Honey. The tea leaves are fresh and each to use. I use a glass tea pot and pour hot water over the leaves and let it steep. The longer you let it steep the stronger the smell and taste. I love using the leaves for this reason. I wish the package was resealable but that's my only complaint

Guayakí’s Organic Yerba Mate loose leaf tea has become a staple in my daily routine. As someone who’s always looking for a clean energy boost without the crash of coffee, this product really delivers.The flavor is earthy, slightly bitter (as expected from traditional yerba mate), with a fresh, grassy aroma that feels really natural. I appreciate that it’s USDA Organic and sustainably sourced — that’s a big plus for me when it comes to tea or any plant-based product.One of the standout features is the clean, focused energy it provides. It’s not jittery like coffee, and I find the mental clarity and alertness to be much smoother and longer-lasting. It also has a nice calming effect from the theobromine content, balancing out the caffeine.In terms of preparation, I like using a French press or a gourd with a bombilla, but it works just as well with a tea strainer or infuser. The loose leaf quality is solid — a good mix of leaves, stems, and powder — very authenticIf you’re looking for a natural energy alternative that supports focus and well-being, Guayakí’s loose leaf yerba mate is a fantastic option. It’s energizing, grounding, and has become my go-to morning ritual. Highly recommended for both yerba mate beginners and longtime fans.

Why didn’t anyone tell me about this before. I was over here exhausted, drained every day. Then I tried this by accident. My son brought it home and I wanted something different so I tried it. I don’t know if I used it properly but this is amazing. I’m a lifelong fan.

I invested. Not my favorite flavor, but a bit of mango juice helps.

What can I say, I like a little yerba.

its the easiest caffine drink on the stomach ive found, very mild taste. content

I'm not sure about the health benefits, I only know I can't drink it because it tastes so bad. This was a waste of money for me.

I bought this as a recommendation for coffee substitute that wouldn't stain my teeth. I also purchased some Red Rooibos as well to compare the two. I have to say that while I did enjoy the Red Rooibos, it had that very distinct tea flavor, and just didn't quite hit the spot.The Yerba Mate came in a few days later, so yesterday was the first time I got to try it as a morning coffee substitute. While again, it's not going to taste like coffee, this stuff was much more like green tea, which isn't bad either, but definitely not like coffee. I normally add a bit of heavy cream to my coffee, so I did that as well, and found I enjoyed it much more that way.Claims that the smaller amount of caffeine being enough (95mg in coffee vs 40mg in this product), held true for me, as well as the claim that it felt more like a consistent energy, rather than the hard hit that coffee can give, and then fades.Yesterday I had to get up at 5:30 am and drive 2 hours to get to a 4 hour conference. I then had to run a bunch of errands, followed by a 2 hour drive home. After 6 hours of sleep, things didn't seem promising. However, I found that I really wasn't very tired at all throughout the day, and it wasn't until around 3-4, after eating a solid meal, that I kind of started feeling the energy drain, but I was still pretty good all the way up to my evening exercises, after which, I just crashed, but it was 10 pm by then.So, given the initial trial run, I'd say the Yerba Mate IS a good substitute. Granted, it could be a whole fluke of a day, but for now, my opinion is that the taste is pleasant, and the slow and steady energy buzz is actually preferable to coffee. As far as claims of being a mild appetite suppressant, I haven't noticed that.Just a final heads up: a quick Google shows that there's a lot of pros and cons about Yerba Mate, including that it's better for you than coffee, with lots of vitamins and nutrients and anti inflammatory effects, but also studies saying it can put you at a higher risk for some cancers if too much is ingested. I honestly haven't looked very far into it, but will be doing so once I'm done with this. Just so you know!UPDATE: Oct. 7, 2019 - Yerba Mate has consistently held up as a caffeine substitute for me. I now drink 2 tea bags added to 16 oz hot water and about 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream in the morning. My energy levels are comparable to coffee, and I'm usually not hungry till 11-12pm. I got this because it's not supposed to stain your teeth like coffee does, and I can say my teeth haven't stained any.