It's not just about knowing how to prepare the infusion, whether bitter or sweet; you can also make exquisite recipes: ice cream, cakes, etc., there's a wide variety. Plus, it's such a versatile herb that it pairs well with others, even making it into cocktails, with or without alcohol. In this post, you'll learn how to make yerba mate tea taste good.
Its characteristic bitter taste isn't for everyone, however, in South America it's customary to drink it that way, although there are other flavors. We also know the many health benefits this herb provides: it's high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, has energizing effects, lowers bad cholesterol, and is rich in nutrients.
To obtain yerba mate , its leaves and branches are dried over a fire and then steeped in hot water to make the tea. It can be drunk cold or hot, and like coffee, it contains caffeine, which is a good stimulant, especially in the morning. The benefits of mate tea are many; when consumed in moderation, it poses no risk; however, excessive consumption carries a risk of developing some types of cancer, for example, throat, mouth, or lung cancer. Let's look at the different flavors obtained with this tea.
1. Mate Chai Latte
This drink is so easy to make, you'll never want to resist trying it. It's a variation on Chai tea that includes the following herbs: cardamom, ginger, black tea , cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves. It's also inspiring to vary its origin with plant-based milk.
The following preparation makes 2 cups and its ingredients are:
- Two tablespoons of prepared Chai tea mix with yerba mate.
- 400 ml of coconut or almond milk.
- 200 ml of water.
- Cinnamon powder.
The following steps must be followed for its preparation:
- Place the chai tea mixture with yerba mate in hot water.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- While it rests, boil the coconut or almond milk.
- Strain the mixture into a jug and add the still-hot milk.
- Serve in two cups and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
2. Cake with yerba mate
Another way to learn how to make yerba mate tea taste good is with this yerba mate cake preparation. Its ingredients are:
- 100 grams of butter.
- 150 grams of brown sugar .
- Three eggs.
- Zest of an orange.
- 300 grams of self-rising flour.
- 250 cc of mate tea with milk.
To cover the cake:
- 200 grams of sugar.
- 100 cc of water.
- Zest of two oranges.
- Necessary amount of sugar.
The steps are as follows:
- The butter should be beaten in a bowl until creamy.
- Add the sugar and continue beating.
- Then add the eggs one by one.
- Add the orange zest and the cold mate tea with milk .
- Stir in the self-rising flour until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a previously greased and floured mold.
- Place in the oven at a temperature of 160º for 45 minutes.
- Take some toothpicks and make some holes.
- Prepare the orange syrup (a mixture of sugar, water, and peels, leaving out the white part because it will give a bitter taste) and pour it over the top.
3. Yerba mate ice cream
The ingredients to use are:
- Three cups of milk.
- Four yolks.
- 5 tablespoons of cream.
- Three teaspoons of yerba mate.
The preparation is as follows:
- Boil the milk with the yerba mate.
- If ground yerba mate is used, strain it through a cloth.
- Beat the yolks with the sugar and add them to the prepared mate.
- It is heated and removed before it boils.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Add the cream and beat.
- Place in a mold and place in the refrigerator.
4. Yerba mate chocolates
This is another preparation that will help you learn how to make yerba mate tea . Its ingredients are as follows:
- 400 ml of condensed milk.
- 30 grams of butter.
- 300 grams of hot chocolate.
- A spoonful of yerba mate.
It is prepared as follows:
- Place a pot with the yerba mate, condensed milk, and butter on the fire.
- Let it cook for about 15 minutes and then let it cool.
- Next, take some of the mixture and form it into balls.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
5. Lemon pudding with yerba mate tea
We've reached the last way to make yerba mate tea taste good, this time with this delicious preparation.
Its ingredients are as follows:
- 230 grams of wheat flour.
- Two teaspoons of baking powder.
- 120 ml of oil.
- 80 ml of milk.
- 150 grams of sugar.
- Three eggs.
- Zest of one lemon.
- Yerba mate tea.
It is prepared like this:
- Place the eggs, zest, and sugar in a bowl. Mix everything together.
- Then add the milk and oil. Beat again.
- Yerba mate tea is added.
- Then sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
- Pour the entire mixture into an oiled mold and bake at 170º for 50 minutes.
- Let cool and serve. You can top with melted white chocolate.
At Tétique, we not only offer traditional yerba mate tea, but we also have a wide variety of herbal infusions that provide excellent health benefits and, best of all, are organic. Our herbal infusions are carefully selected and sustainably cultivated, without the use of pesticides or harmful chemicals. From the relaxing chamomile infusion to the revitalizing ginger tea and the refreshing organic mint , each of our infusions offers unique properties that can help improve overall well-being. Enjoy a cup of our herbal infusions and experience the purity and natural benefits they bring to your health. At Tétique, we care about both you and the environment, which is why we offer healthy and organic options so you can enjoy a sustainable and enjoyable tea experience.
