The licorice note is subtle enough that it doesn’t overpower the mate’s earthy bitterness, which I was worried about. I’ve been brewing one sachet each afternoon instead of my usual second coffee, and it keeps me focused through the 4 p.m. slump without the jitters.
Henry X.★★★★★
The 50-sachet bag is perfect for my late-night study sessions, and the licorice flavor takes the edge off the bitterness better than any plain mate I've tried. One sachet steeped for five minutes gives me a steady lift that lasts well past my usual afternoon slump, no crash afterward. This is my new
Avery★★★★★
The licorice note is so smooth it actually makes the yerba mate taste richer, not sweeter. A single sachet gets me through my afternoon class and into the evening without that jittery crash. This bag of 50 is going to last me the whole semester.