Yerba Maté

Shop organic, fair trade yerba maté at Mountain Rose Herbs. Available in retail and bulk sizes.
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INGREDIENTS: dried yerba maté TASTING NOTES: grassy ∙ earthy ∙ bright DRINK TO: boost energy stimulate digestion and metabolism stimulate mental

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