Yerba Mate Zoethout, Zak van 50 Sachets

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.

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

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.