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Yerba Mate Aged Organic Loose Leaf – Certified Organic Estacionado Ilex paraguariensis from Brazil, Aged 12–24 Months, Smoke-Free Dried, Con Palo, 250g to 5kg
Yerba Mate Aged Organic Loose Leaf – Certified Organic Estacionado Ilex paraguariensis from Brazil, Aged 12–24 Months, Smoke-Free Dried, Con Palo, 250g to 5kg

Yerba Mate Aged Organic

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SKU: HTO.YMAGEDK1
Botanical: Ilex paraguariensis
Origin: Brazil
$15.29 - $178.46
Certified Organic
Aged 12–24 Months
Smoke-Free Dried
Available 250g – 5kg
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About

Our Organic Aged Yerba Mate (*Ilex paraguariensis*) is a premium South American tea known for its unique ability to offer the "strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate." Unlike green, unaged varieties, our Yerba Mate is aged for 12 to 24 months. This seasoning process allows the leaves to develop a rich, tawny olive colour and a sophisticated flavour profile that is smoother, woodier, and significantly less bitter than fresh harvests. It contains a natural balance of caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline, providing a sustained energy boost without the crash.

As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.

 

Directions of Use

Yerba Mate is incredibly versatile. You can brew it traditionally or like a standard loose-leaf tea.

1. Traditional Gourd (The Ritual): Fill a gourd 3/4 full with herb. Shake to bank the leaves to one side. Insert the bombilla (filtered straw). Pour cool water into the gap to protect the nutrients, then top up with hot (not boiling) water (70-80°C). Sip and refill.

2. French Press: Use 2 tablespoons of herb per cup of water. Pour over hot water (80°C) and steep for 4-6 minutes. Press and serve.

3. Mate Cocido (Tea Pot): Brew in a teapot with a fine mesh infuser for a lighter, tea-like drink. Add lemon and honey to taste.

4. Iced Mate (Tereré): Brew strong, sweeten with agave or honey while hot, let cool, and serve over plenty of ice with fresh lime and mint.

 

Specifications

Ingredient Declaration: 100% Organic Aged Yerba Mate Leaf & Stem (Ilex paraguariensis)
Style: Aged (Seasoned for 12+ months), With Stem (Con Palo)
Caffeine Content: High (Approx. 80mg per cup, depending on brew strength)
Shelf Life: Up to 24 months if stored properly
Packaging: Packaged in food-safe, recyclable or biodegradable materials
Processing: Harvested, smoke-free drying, aged, and milled. Freeze treated.
Allergen Summary Statement: No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required.
  The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims.

 

 

Store below 23 °C in a sealed, dry container.

The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.

Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Contains caffeine.

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Yerba Mate Aged Organic

$15.29 - $178.46
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Yerba Mate Aged Organic

$15.29 - $178.46

Yerba Mate Aged Organic — Estacionado, Con Palo, Smoke-Free

100% Certified Organic Aged Yerba Mate Leaf & Stem (Ilex paraguariensis) from Brazil — the premium, traditional form of South American mate, known as estacionado. Unlike green, freshly dried yerba mate, this product has been seasoned for 12 to 24 months in a controlled ageing process. The extended resting period fundamentally transforms the character of the leaves: acidity and astringency diminish; the flavour develops depth, woody complexity, and a smooth, mellow roundness that fresh green mate doesn't possess. The leaves develop a characteristic tawny-olive colour that distinguishes aged from unaged product. Processed using smoke-free, controlled air-drying methods — no PAHs, no smoke contamination. Con palo style — includes stem — which is the traditional Argentinian and Uruguayan preparation.

Contains caffeine — approximately 80mg per cup depending on brew strength. No known allergens. Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk. This product is sold as a food only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Product Specifications

Botanical Ilex paraguariensis
Ingredient 100% Organic Aged Yerba Mate Leaf & Stem
Style Aged (Estacionado) 12–24 months; Con Palo (with stem)
Origin Brazil
Organic Status Certified Organic
Caffeine High — approximately 80mg per cup (brew-strength dependent)
Drying Method Smoke-free, controlled air-drying
Allergens No known allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices.
Processing Harvested, smoke-free dried, aged, milled, freeze-treated
Sizes Available 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk (not individual units)
Shelf Life Up to 24 months when stored correctly
Storage Below 23°C in a sealed, dry container

Yerba Mate Aged Organic — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

In Spanish, aged mate is called estacionado — from the word for "seasoned" or "rested." After drying and initial processing, the leaves and stems are stored in controlled conditions for 12 to 24 months before milling and packaging. During this period, volatile acids mellow, chlorophyll gradually breaks down (giving the leaves their characteristic tawny-olive colour), and woody, complex flavour notes develop. The result is a significantly smoother, more refined mate than freshly dried green product — lower acidity, reduced bitterness, and greater depth of flavour. Aged mate is the preferred style in Argentina and Uruguay, where the most discerning mate drinkers primarily consume estacionado.
Con palo means "with stem" in Spanish. Yerba mate is available in two main formats: con palo (leaf and stem) and sin palo (leaf only). The stem inclusion moderates the strength and bitterness of the infusion — the woody stem material absorbs water and dilutes the more intense leaf extraction, producing a more balanced, less aggressive cup. It is the traditional Argentinian and Uruguayan style and is considered by many practitioners to be the authentic preparation format for gourd brewing. Sin palo (stemless) tends to be stronger and more intense.
The fine powder — known as polvo — is a natural and intentional component of traditional loose-leaf yerba mate, not a quality defect. In gourd-and-bombilla preparation, the polvo plays an important functional role: it acts as a fine barrier within the gourd that helps the coarser leaf material hold its shape against the bombilla filter, preventing blockages. It also contributes the initial strong burst of flavour in the first infusion. If you are brewing in a French press or teapot, the polvo will settle at the bottom — pressing or straining removes it from the cup.
Traditional South American mate processing historically used wood fire or smoke for the initial drying step — a method that imparts a smoky, tobacco-like flavour and can introduce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), the same compounds produced by chargrilling meat. This product is processed using controlled air-drying methods without smoke, eliminating PAH contamination and producing a cleaner flavour profile that lets the natural character of the aged leaf come through without any smoky interference. Smoke-free processing is increasingly standard among premium organic producers.
Approximately 80mg of caffeine per cup, depending on brew strength, water temperature, and steep time — broadly comparable to a standard cup of coffee. Yerba mate also contains theobromine (found in cacao) and theophylline (found in black tea), two related xanthine alkaloids that are also naturally present. The ageing process does not significantly alter caffeine content. This is a high-caffeine product and is not suitable for those avoiding caffeine.
Traditional gourd: Fill three-quarters full, bank the leaves to one side, insert the bombilla into the clear space, prime with a small amount of cool water, then add water at 70–80°C. Sip and refill repeatedly. French press: Use 2 tablespoons per cup, pour 80°C water, steep 4–6 minutes, press and serve. Teapot (Mate Cocido): Brew with a fine-mesh infuser for a lighter, tea-like result — add lemon and honey if desired. Iced (Tereré): Brew strong, sweeten while hot, cool, and serve over ice with lime and fresh mint. Aged mate is notably more forgiving than green mate across all preparation methods.
Yerba Mate Aged Organic is available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk packs. The 5kg is bulk packed, not individual units. For wholesale enquiries or volume pricing, please contact our office directly. We ship Australia-wide from our Gold Coast warehouse.

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