Samurai Mate
Samurai Mate brings smooth rooibos, warm cinnamon and zesty ginger together in a yerba mate. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Yerba Mate, Green Rooibos, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Orange, Lemongrass, Aniseed, Mango, Natural Spicy Cinnamon Flavor, Natural Almond Flavor, Pineapple, Papaya Flavor
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 185°F (85°C)
- Steep time: 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Lychee & Lime Tea Oat Latte with Samurai Mate
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Samurai Mate
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup drained canned lychees, diced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 cup oat milk
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Sugar
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 185°F. Steep the Samurai Mate for 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Blend the fruit with the oat milk until smooth. Warm gently in a saucepan, stirring; do not bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir the sugar and lime zest into the strained tea. Divide between two mugs, pour in the warm fruit milk and whisk briefly to combine.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Ginger, Cinnamon. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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