Loose Leaf Yerba Mate
Loose Leaf Yerba Mate
£6.75Whole leaf yerba mate, cultivated in South America and packed in the UK by Camellios in plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging. It is 100% yerba mate with nothing added, and the 1kg size works out at 6p a cup.
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If you want a steady lift without the jitters, yerba mate is worth a look. It is naturally rich in caffeine, and the source describes it as energising without the jittery side effects. It also contains antioxidants and is known to support the digestive system.
The flavour is grassy and distinctive, with an energising aroma. It is a different experience from a standard teabag, and that is the point. Camellios works in whole leaf rather than the ground-down dust found in most bags, so what you taste is closer to what the grower intended.
What you need to know:
- Whole leaf yerba mate, cultivated in South America
- Packed in the UK
- Free from artificial flavouring
- Sourced from producers the brand says prioritise sustainability and avoid pesticides during cultivation
- Ingredients and brewing instructions are listed in their own sections on this page. In short: one ingredient, brewed hot and served without milk.
Sizes and value:
- 100g makes 50 cups
- 200g makes 100 cups
- 500g makes 250 cups
- 1kg makes around 166 cups at the stated price of 6p per cup, and is the best-value option
The maths matters here. Loose leaf at 6p a cup is hard to argue with if yerba mate is already part of your daily routine, and the smaller sizes are a low-commitment way to find out whether you like that grassy flavour.
Why it is on Ziracle: Camellios blends everything in the UK and uses plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging across its range. For something you will brew most days, every choice adds up.
About Camellios
Most tea on the market is ground-down dust sealed in plastic-lined bags, optimised for convenience rather than flavour. Camellios exists for the person who wants the actual experience of tea — the aroma, the depth, the difference between a Darjeeling from one estate and another — without having to navigate the specialist end of a category that can feel intimidating. They work in whole leaf and hand-blended infusions, which means every cup is closer to what the grower intended.
The sourcing is where the work happens. Camellios builds relationships with independent growers and celebrated tea farms globally, selecting leaves on the basis of quality and the grower's own standards for how the crop is produced. That kind of direct relationship is harder to maintain than buying from a commodity broker, but it is what makes the difference in the cup — and it is what gives Camellios confidence in what they are selling.
The packaging decision is worth noting specifically. Plastic-free and fully recyclable across the range is not the default in this category — most brands make an exception somewhere, usually for freshness or cost reasons. Camellios has not. Everything is blended in the UK, which keeps quality control close and reduces the supply chain steps between grower and customer. For a daily ritual that most people repeat at least twice a day, every choice genuinely does add up.