Ingredients

4 cups water

4 tbsp Yerba Mate tea leaves

4 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

lemon slices for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the water and yerba mate leaves in a large glass bowl or jar. Cover and let this sit at room temperature for approximately 12 hours.

2. Pour the steeped tea through a fine mesh strainer into a glass pitcher / jug / bottle. Add the maple syrup and lemon juice and mix well. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

3. Serve over a glass full of ice, optionally garnished with a slice of lemon!