I got this tea from Trader Joe’s the last time I was there. I actually don’t like plain mate on its own so I won’t bother to rate this for now. I like the way it makes me feel but it seems so bitter, even after sugar is added. I got this hoping I would find some other stuff to mix it with to make it more palatable. I am thinking licorice might be a good place to start because it is on the sweet side…

Tabby

I know what you mean. Mate by itself is not the nicest taste.

TeaBrat

Pau d’arco is another thing I can’t really drink alone… so foul, lol

carol who

The plain mates seem to go well with chocolate teas quite well. I also use chocolate stevia drops with my plain mates.

Vale2017

I am from Argentina. You described yerba mate very well!!! It’s bitter but it also makes you feel well. I suggest you try it with slices of orange peel and honey. Also you can try it with ginger, it’s great for digestion and for the throat.

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Tabby

I know what you mean. Mate by itself is not the nicest taste.

TeaBrat

Pau d’arco is another thing I can’t really drink alone… so foul, lol

carol who

The plain mates seem to go well with chocolate teas quite well. I also use chocolate stevia drops with my plain mates.

Vale2017

I am from Argentina. You described yerba mate very well!!! It’s bitter but it also makes you feel well. I suggest you try it with slices of orange peel and honey. Also you can try it with ginger, it’s great for digestion and for the throat.

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I am a fan of many different teas but my favorites are blacks and oolongs, chai, also like darjeeling and pu-erh. I’n always learning and expanding my horizons!

Dislikes include: bergamot, jasmine, highly tannic or bitter teas, overly judgmental and bitter people. :)

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I tend to not drink things I know I will hate so a lot of my tea ratings are on the higher side. Here’s my rating system, sorta

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