Yerba Matรฉ Loose-Leaf Tea โ 100% Ilex paraguariensis | Pharmatropia
Price range: R161.00 through R529.00 incl. VAT
Brand: Natures PharmatropiaBuy Yerba Matรฉ loose-leaf tea online in South Africa. 100% Ilex paraguariensis in 100g, 200g and 500g sizes for hot, iced or traditional preparation.
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Important: Naturally contains caffeine. Choose a pack size and review the caffeine guidance before use.
Yerba Matรฉ Tea South Africa โ Loose Leaf
Pharmatropia Yerba Matรฉ is unflavoured loose-leaf Ilex paraguariensis with a full-bodied, earthy and vegetal character. Choose 100g to explore the flavour, 200g for regular use or 500g for better volume value.
Earthy, vegetal, pleasantly bitter
Adjustable from gentle to bold
Beginners, everyday brewers and traditional drinkers
Pack sizes and approximate servings
| Size | Approximate modern cup brews* | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 10โ20 | Trying Yerba Matรฉ |
| 200g | 20โ40 | Regular home use |
| 500g | 50โ100 | Frequent drinkers |
*Based on approximately 5โ10g per modern cup. Traditional gourds often use more leaf but are refilled repeatedly.
How to prepare it
Hot cup or teapot
Use 5โ10g per cup, add water at approximately 70โ80ยฐC, steep for 3โ5 minutes and strain.
French press
Add the leaf, pour in 70โ80ยฐC water, steep for 3โ5 minutes and press slowly.
Iced Yerba Matรฉ
Brew slightly stronger, cool and serve over ice. Add lemon, orange or mint if desired.
Traditional gourd
Fill the gourd according to taste, moisten with cool water, insert the bombilla and refill with hotโnot boilingโwater while the flavour lasts.
Yerba Matรฉ compared with coffee
Both contain caffeine. Yerba Matรฉ is an herbal infusion with an earthy taste and can be refilled several times when brewed traditionally. Coffee is made from roasted beans and usually has a roasted flavour. Neither is automatically โbetterโ; prepared strength, serving size and personal caffeine tolerance matter.
Caffeine and important safety information
Yerba Matรฉ naturally contains caffeine. Prepared strength varies with the amount used, water temperature, steeping time and repeated infusions. Start conservatively if you are caffeine-sensitive and avoid it close to bedtime.
Ask an appropriate healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an anxiety disorder, heart-rhythm condition or uncontrolled blood pressure, or use stimulant medicines, MAO inhibitors, some decongestants or other products containing caffeine. Count coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate and pre-workouts toward your total daily caffeine.
Choose and compare before buying
Start here: Yerba Matรฉ South Africa buying guide ยท preparation guide ยท Yerba Matรฉ vs coffee ยท Yerba Matรฉ vs green tea ยท Yerba Matรฉ vs matcha ยท gourd and bombilla care.
Related buying options: Taragรผi tea bags ยท Taragรผi 1kg ยท 200g and bombilla starter combination ยท bombilla straw.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yerba Matรฉ contain caffeine?
Yes. The amount varies with leaf quantity and brewing method.
Can I make it without a gourd?
Yes. Use an infuser, teapot or French press.
Can I drink it cold?
Yes. Brew, cool and serve over ice.
What does it taste like?
It is earthy, vegetal and pleasantly bitter.
Evidence and review
Direct answer: this product is 100% Ilex paraguariensis loose leaf. Prepared caffeine varies with leaf quantity, water temperature, steep time and repeated infusions; general Yerba Matรฉ research does not prove a product-specific treatment effect.
Authoritative caffeine guidance: U.S. FDA consumer guidance. Compare formats, preparation and cautions in the Yerba Matรฉ South Africa buying guide.
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026 by Dr Lize Buhrmann, Doctor of Natural Medicine and postgraduate-trained in Phytomedicine. Editorial & Evidence Policy.
What a customer says
โGood natural energy tea, good for post strength training or reading sessionsโฆany situation youโll find yourself in need of energy and focus.โ
โ Frank M., customer review
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Frank Motau –
Good natural energy tea, good for post strength training or reading sessions…any situation you’ll find yourself in need of energy and focus.