Iced Boldo Yerba Mate Blend with Citrus
Cold-brewed boldo blended with yerba mate and fresh citrus—a bitter-bright South American iced drink that energizes and refreshes.
This iced blend marries two South American powerhouses: boldo's earthy digestive calm and yerba mate's clean caffeine lift. Cold-brewing both together mellows the bitterness and brings out a smooth, herbaceous sweetness you'd never get from hot steeping.
The citrus is essential here—grapefruit and orange transform boldo's camphor edge into something bright and tropical. Think of it as a terere-style drink with a digestive twist.
Cold-brewing overnight is the move. Hot-brewed boldo chilled over ice tastes medicinal and flat; cold extraction pulls the earthy, pleasant notes while leaving the harsh bitterness behind.
This is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon when you need a pick-me-up that won't wreck your stomach. The mate provides energy while the boldo keeps your digestion smooth—South American balance at its finest.
Ingredients
- 2 boldo tea bags
- 1 tbsp yerba mate
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 grapefruit, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp honey or agave
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
How to make it
- 1Cold-brew: place boldo tea bags and yerba mate in cold water. Add grapefruit and orange slices. Refrigerate 8–12 hours.
- 2Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently to extract flavor. Discard solids.
- 3Stir in honey or agave until dissolved.
- 4Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with fresh citrus slices and mint leaves.
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