The fusion of Organic Yerba Mate and Cerveza results in a very drinkable pale ale called Mateveza. The naturally caffeinated pale ale is a unique style in the craft beer market. First off, this beer is caffeinated because Yerba Mate provides natural energy from the plant. I’m not sure of the actual brewing process but the beer tastes slightly like Mate but definitely resembles a straight-forward pale ale.
Mate is normally woodsy and heavy unlike most teas. The mellow hops and citrus flavor counter balance the ale nicely.
Mateveza is a very drinkable Pale Ale so if you’re on the west coast, go ahead and buy some of it in the local stores, if you anywhere else, check out the site for information and a locator.
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I love my yerba mate and I decided to experiment with the Java Mate from Guayaki. I decided to use my hot tea infuser instead of the traditional gourd.
I added the same amount of yerba mate and water that I would have for a few gourds full and let the mate infuse with the boiling water. The nutty vanilla aroma was pleasantly noticeable. After each infusion of mate and water, I added the hot water into a pitcher and set it aside. 128 ounces of hot vanilla nut yerba mate sat patiently until it was ready to be refrigerated. After the hot mate semi cooled down, I placed it into the fridge and sampled it the next morning.
Perfectly blended cold yerba mate hit the spot and provided the much needed organic energy that my body craved. I do like my Guayaki Yerba Mate better hot, but cold is great as well!
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Organic Fuel for the mind, body and soul is Steaz‘ tag line and I feel it’s totally appropriate. The lightly carbonated beverages are filled with green tea, yerba mate, acai and guarana, gives me the energy that I need on those slow days or before a long bike ride. Partnering up with Guayaki and Sambazon for instance provides fair trade and organic ingredients in this energyrific can.
Not only does the can provide 80mg of natural caffeine, but it also tastes great too. Check out Steaz all over the place like Wegmans, Whole Foods and your local health food stores too.
Try the plain and if you feel adventurous, the lime and orange are wonderful as well.
I have reviewed the original mate before, but that was from the gourd. This time, I drank it cold and from the bottle. It’s a completely different taste and texture. The mate when it is really cold is very smooth and fruity. The Yerba Mate has all the same benefits of the loose mate, but it’s a bit unhealthier. It contains cane juice for a tad bit extra sweetness.
It’s a great pick-me-up or just a refreshing beverage overall. With antioxidants, caffeine and only 80 calories in each bottle, you can’t go wrong.
Guayaki is taking an even greater eco-friendly approach to their packaging. Read more about it in the future on Leafygreen.info or at Guayaki’s site here.
