Sparkling Mint Yerba Maté

Made from a shrub in the holly family, Yerba Maté is a traditional beverage in many South American countries. Its high caffeine content will keep you going for hours. This classic, slightly bitter libation is not everyone’s cup of tea, so we’ve prepared this refreshing take on Maté with a scoop of sweetness to energize your day.

You will need :

• Small pot
• Measuring cup
• Teaspoon or scale
• Tea filter or fine strainer
• 1L bottle of sparkling water

Iced Maté

1. Add 10 grams (8 teaspoons) of Maté to sparkling water.
2. Steep in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
3. Strain the mixture.

Mint sirup

• ½ cup (125ml) cane sugar
• ½ cup (125ml) water
• 2 sprigs of fresh mint.

1. In a small pot bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and add the mint leaves.
3. Let cool for 20 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture and add 100ml of the mint syrup to the iced Maté.

Enjoy !