Just like coffee and tea, yerba mate's flavor profile changes depending on how you brew it. Some prefer cold-brewed yerba mate, and some like the convenience of a yerba mate teabag or the flavor of a yerba mate latte brewed with milk, and some prefer the classic way of brewing yerba mate with a gourd and a filter-tipped straw. However, an increasing number of people are using French presses for convenience and a different yerba mate flavor profile. If you're interested in French press yerba mate preparation, simply follow these instructions.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Yield: Makes two servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. yerba mate
- 16 ounces water at about 150 degrees Fahrenheit (just simmering)
- (Alternately, you can use a larger French press and a ratio of 1 tbsp. yerba mate per 8 ounces water.)
Preparation:
- Place your yerba mate into the filter of the French press.
- Slowly pour water over the yerba mate, allowing it to soak in and pass through the filter as you go.
- Brew for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- Depress the plunger into the filter pot. Serve.
