Mate tea with ginger and herbs

1 serving

10 minutes

Ginger and herb mate tea is a fragrant drink that combines the healing properties of herbs with the invigorating effect of mate. Popular in South America, mate is known for its deep herbal flavor and mild stimulating effect. In this recipe, it is combined with warming ginger, refreshing mint, citrus notes of lemon, and subtle woody hints of birch and currant leaves. Lemongrass adds a light spiciness, complementing the rich palette of flavors. This tea not only warms but also helps strengthen immunity, improve digestion, and provide a boost of energy. It can be enjoyed as a standalone drink or used as a base for more complex tea mixes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 116.8
• Proteins: 2.9g
• Fats: 4.8g
• Carbohydrates: 15.8g

Ingredients

• Mate tea: 1.5 tbsp
• Birch leaf: 15 g
• Blackcurrant leaves: 20 g
• Lemon: 0.3 pc
• Fresh ginger: 50 g
• Lemongrass: 1 stem
• Fresh mint: 3 sprig
• Water: 1 l

Cooking steps

1. Chop the mint finely, separate the lemongrass into fibers, and peel the ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 3 sprigs
   • Lemongrass: 1 stem
   • Fresh ginger: 50 g

2. Send mint and lemongrass to the teapot, squeeze ginger juice through a press (also add the pulp).

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 3 sprigs
   • Lemongrass: 1 stem
   • Fresh ginger: 50 g

3. Add leaves of currant and birch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blackcurrant leaves: 20 g
   • Birch leaf: 15 g

4. Add mate and lemon juice. Pour hot water (not exceeding 70 degrees) and let it steep for about 15 minutes. Use as a brew, diluting with almost boiling water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mate tea: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Lemon: 0.3 piece
   • Water: 1 l