The hot beverage market continues to grow with new flavors and experiences for tea and coffee lovers. Among these alternatives, yerba mate, a traditional South American drink, is gaining popularity in France.
In this article, we will introduce you to yerba mate grand cru , an exceptional variety that charms with its refined flavor and moderate bitterness .
We will explain to you how this drink is very close to green tea and why it is time to introduce you to tasting yerba mate.
Summary
The aromas of yerba mate grand cru: a unique taste experience
Tasting a traditional mate
Origin and harvest
Yerba mate grand cru comes from the best plantations in South America , where the yerba mate plants are carefully cultivated, in agroforestry and hand-harvested at maturity to preserve their quality and unique flavor. The harvest is generally done every two years to obtain leaves rich in aromas and nutrients. To learn more about our harvesting methods, we explain everything here: the factors that influence the taste of mate
Drying and refining process
After harvesting, the yerba mate leaves undergo a specific drying and refining (or not) process that preserves and develops their aromas . The duration of the refining varies depending on the variety of yerba mate and the desired result, but for the grand cru, it extends for at least 24 months .
Refined and complex flavor
Yerba mate grand cru offers a unique palette of flavors , combining vegetal, herbaceous and slightly smoky notes. Its tasting also reveals touches of honey, hazelnut and dried fruits, which give it an incomparable complexity and aromatic richness. Each type of yerba that we wish to obtain concentrates an aromatic flavor that is specific to it: more herbaceous for green mate , more powerful and smoky for roasted mate for example.
