{"product_id":"forrest-chai-mat-e","title":"Forrest Chai Mat`e","description":"This blend holds such a special place for me. I wanted to create something that captured the richness of chai while offering the roasted depth of coffee—and Forest Chai Mate was born. At vendor shows, it’s always a crowd favorite, and I love watching people’s faces light up when they take their first sip. For me, the roasted yerba mate makes it perfect for mornings when I want steady energy, and the cedar tips we foraged from the Sierra Nevadas add such a unique, earthy brightness that connects me right back to nature.\n\nSize: 4.0 oz loose leaf tea\n\nEach pouch contains approximately 4.0 ounces of handcrafted loose leaf tea, offering many fragrant and comforting cups to enjoy.\n\nFlavor Profile:\nRoasted yerba mate brings smooth, malty depth, while chicory root adds that coffee-like richness. Cocoa powder and roasted carob bring natural chocolate notes, with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and clove weaving in the warmth of traditional chai. A touch of chili flake adds gentle heat, while cedar tips brighten the cup with woodsy, forest-inspired flavor. Smoky, chocolaty, and spiced with a coffee-like kick.\n\nWhy Yerba Mate Chai?\nUnlike black tea, roasted yerba mate can steep longer without bitterness, allowing the roasted notes and spices to fully develop. It makes for a robust, energizing cup that’s smooth, balanced, and perfect as a coffee alternative. Ingredients: Roasted yerba mate, ginger root, roasted chicory root, cinnamon, cocoa powder, allspice, clove, cardamom, chili flakes, roasted carob, cedar tips.\n\nLoose Leaf Brewing Tips:\nUse 1–1.5 Tbsp per 8–16 oz hot water (200 °F). While yerba mate allows for a longer brew, this blend can get very strong. If you like bold, brew away! But for a balanced cup, start with 4 minutes. A more conservative first steep also makes for an excellent second brew.\n\nServing Tip:\nI highly recommend adding cream and a touch of sweetness—this brings out the depth of the roasted mate, cocoa, and spices, transforming it into a velvety, indulgent cup reminiscent of a forest-inspired chai latte.\n\nA Little Note:\nYerba mate offers a different kind of energy than black tea—smooth, steady, and long-lasting. Combined with roasted and spiced elements in this blend, it makes a beautiful morning ritual or mid-day pick-me-up.\n\n*These teas are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any illness, disease, or condition, and have not been evaluated by the FDA.","brand":"Mabel Esther Trading Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51931367538968,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/7813\/7880\/files\/IMG-3579.jpg?v=1775762599","url":"https:\/\/caliscoffeehouse.com\/products\/forrest-chai-mat-e","provider":"Cali's Coffee House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}