Rich Argentinean roasted yerba mate is combined with malted barley, organic Ecuadorian roasted cocoa beans, toasted rice and dark chocolate flakes to create a thoroughly satisfying beverage that rivals any cafe mocha. Perfect for those looking for a healthier alternative to coffee without sacrificing full, rich flavor.
Are you a coffee drinker and would like to drink something healthier but just can't quite find a formidable replacement. Well look no further. Roasted Cocoa Mate will give you that full bodied roasted flavor that you crave and the sustained energy that you expect from an yerba mate tea. By roasting the yerba mate it has similar taste characteristics that coffee gives you. Roasted Mate has a pleasingly astringent, smooth, roasty character that comes from the roasting process the leaves undergo after plucking. The decadent chocolate flavor mate with satisfy the sweet tooth and at the same time give you so much more. Chicory also offers extra health benefits that you wouldn't normally get from your cup of coffee. It is reported to help cleanse the blood and improve the health of your liver. At many points through history people often turned to roasted chicory as a substitute for coffee. Today more and more people are turning to yerba mate. Many life long coffee drinkers are discovering roasted mate and love the sustaining energy effects it has. No crash and no jitters. Mate is even gentle on the stomach. No other tea on the market is like it. That is one of the many reasons Yerba Mate is becoming so popular.
Complimenting ways to enjoy Roasted Cocoa Mate:
Neat - Steep the desired amount of mate and enjoy straight up for an invigorating beverage.
Sweet - Add your favorite type of sweeter to smooth it over and take away some of the bite.
Latte - Steep as a concentrate and add steamed or heated milk just as you would coffee. Creamer is also very popular.
Iced Latte - Try pouring your latte over ice for a refreshing mocha energy drink.
Tip - Because Yerba Mate contains a small amount of tannin, avoid steeping at a temperature above 180 degrees and no longer than 10 minutes. This prevents the possibility of a bitter taste. If a stronger flavor is desired just add more Mate and steep for the full 10 minutes.
The nice thing about having Tea in the morning (instead of coffee) is that I save calores and fat. I generally load my cup of coffee with flavored creamer. With this tea I don't need to do that. It's great to have a good alternative and cut a few calories while I enjoy what I'm drinking.
Reviewed by: Lisa fromAustin, TX.
on 3/22/2013
The scent of chocolatey scumptiousness!
Fusion has my favorite blends. An amazing list of ingredients for this one, as usual. Fusion is so inventive! I think this is my first roasted mate. The flavor of this one reminds me slightly of BBQ sauce. Don’t be scared, it doesn’t actually taste like BBQ sauce… just reminded me of it somehow. It tastes like a mild coffee with a LITTLE bit of a chocolate flavor. Very roasty and earthy. I just wish there was more flavor, but it is still very very good.
Reviewed by: C B fromNY.
on 9/23/2012
Love This Blend
I think roasted cocoa mate is great on its own, but I have started adding it to different herbal tea blends for an extra kick of cocoa flavor. It was become one of my "must have" blends.
Reviewed by: Brian fromBoise, ID.
on 9/14/2011
Chocolate Cake in a Cup
I tried a sample of this today and I was really impressed! This tastes like a chocolate cake in a cup. I love it!
Reviewed by: Colleen Redmond fromFullerton, CA.
on 3/15/2011
Glad I gave it a try...
I have to start of by saying that I LOVE my coffee, but needed to cut back on it some. I gave the Roasted Cocoa Mate a try - I like it plain - and I really do enjoy it, plus I feel better after drinking it compared to coffee. I like the Good Morning Mate as well. :)
Reviewed by: De'Ann Reilly fromMcKinney, TX.
on 2/23/2011
Rich Argentinean roasted yerba mate is combined with malted barley, organic Ecuadorian roasted cocoa beans, toasted rice and dark chocolate flakes to create a thoroughly satisfying beverage that rivals any cafe mocha. Perfect for those looking for a healthier alternative to coffee without sacrificing full, rich flavor.
