Product Description Organic loose yerba mate is dried with a unique smoke free process for a smooth clean taste, then sifted to remove stems and powder for a potent pure leaf cut. Versatile and easy to brew, ecoteas unsmoked yerba mate elevates metabolism and mood with balanced nutrition and stimulation. Product Benefits Herbal Supplement. Organic. 100% Unsmoked. Ingredients Ingredient: 100% Organic Yerba Mate Leaf (Ilex paraguariensis). Suggestions Use 1 tablespoon of loose yerba mate per cup of 170 degree fahrenheit water. For best results, moisten the herb with cool water first. Steep 5 minutes. Use a French press, bombilla, tea ball, strainer, or coffee percolator. Special Note Warnings DisclaimerHerbspro.com offers nationally branded products that are produced according to manufacturing standards set by regulators at everyday low prices. Do not use unproven, unbranded products, which can pose serious risks to your health.