Yerba Mate Tea consists of the dried, cut leaves of the mate plant (Ilex paraguariensis), a holly species. The leaves are traditionally prepared as an infusion and have a grassy, slightly bitter taste. Mate naturally contains caffeine.
Specifications
- Product: dried, cut mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis)
- Form: loose tea
- Caffeine: naturally present, content on request
- Characteristics: vegan
- HS code: 090300
- Order quantities: 10, 50 or 100 kg
Applications for businesses
Yerba mate is used by tea brands and webshops that pack loose mate or tea blends under their own label, by cafés and food service, and by drink producers for iced teas and other beverages.
Yerba Mate Tea in bulk and as private label
Yerba mate tea is available in 10, 50 and 100 kg; smaller quantities are possible on request. For private label we supply the tea in bulk for your own packaging and labelling. Prices exclude shipping, and we can arrange transport.
Regulatory information
In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, aqueous infusions of Ilex paraguariensis leaves are listed as not novel in food and the leaves as not novel in food supplements. The caffeine content of the current batch is available on request.
Documentation
Product specifications and a certificate of analysis (CoA) are available on request. As the brand owner, you are responsible for the labelling and any claims on your packaging, in line with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.