Mate Mate Energy Drink

Product of: Germany

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This 'energy' drink enjoys cult status in its home city of Berlin and is so named due to is being based on South African Ilex paraguariensis, a green-leaved mate plant better known as Yerba mate, and agave syrup.

Sold with the strapline "natural mate energy" it boasts a high caffeine content of 30mg per 100ml.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 20/11/2019

Appearance:

(sample bottle exp. 16/Nov/2020) Clear, deep coppery golden amber.

Aroma:

Herbal green tea leaves and composing cut grass.

Taste:

Green tea with tea-like grassy tannins well-balanced by subtle agave sweetness. This is dry rather than sweet drink.

Aftertaste:

Dry, pleasant herbal, grassy green tea finish.

Overall:

Yerba mate brewed as a tea has long been enjoyed as a tasty natural energy drink across South America, but this carbonated version offers convince and, thanks to a touch of agave syrup, is one of the testier energy drinks on the market.