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Iced Lemon-Honey Yerba Mate Recipe

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Tart, sweet, bold and cold -- Lemon-Honey Yerba Mate is a great treat for a hot day.

Marko Goodwin
This iced lemon honey yerba mate drink is made with cold-brewed yerba mate, lemon juice and honey. The honey rounds out the bittersweet flavor of the yerba mate and the tartness of the honey. It's a great way to enjoy yerba mate on a hot day.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Cold-Brewed Yerba Mate infusion: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 7 minutes

Yield: One serving

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cold-brewed yerba mate
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon clover honey or other mild honey (or to taste)
  • Ice (optional)

Preparation:

Combine all liquid ingredients and stir well. Add ice if desired.

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