Roasting yerba mate at home is simple. Lightly grease a baking tray with oil (coconut oil works well). Spread an even layer of yerba mate across the tray (~.25 in deep). Pre-heat over to 350ºF (convection is preferable). Insert tray on middle rack for 5–8 minutes until mate begins to brown. Remove tray and stir mate. Insert tray for another 5–10 minutes until the mate is toasted to your liking. Check ever 2 minutes to prevent burning.
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Today we'll show you how to roast yerba mate at home in your own oven.
Ever try roasted mate? If you haven't, oh man..., you're missing out on some real deliciousness. Roasted mate tastes a bit like dark roasted coffee. It's super rich and bold, with subtle caramel tones. Give it a shot. We used organic mission mate for this video. Our Night Walker blend is our first release of roasted yerba mate. For a simple roasted yerba mate with no additional herbs, you may appreciate Asado.
