Organic Yerba Mate

Common questions

Is Organic Yerba Mate healthy?

Organic Yerba Mate scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic yerba mate, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its antioxidant properties and natural caffeine content.

How processed is Organic Yerba Mate?

Organic Yerba Mate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Yerba Mate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Regenerative Organic Certified Yerba Mate Brew counts in its favor; Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Yerba Mate

Yerba Madre
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products, Inc.
Category Herbal Tea
Summary

This product contains organic yerba mate, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its antioxidant properties and natural caffeine content. However, the presence of 'natural flavors' introduces a lack of transparency, as these can include various substances that may not be beneficial. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the organic certification.

Key ingredients 8

Regenerative Organic Certified Yerba Mate Brew
Good

Grown using regenerative farming practices and provides natural antioxidants and nutrients.

Filtered Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as the base solvent for the beverage.

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Yerba Mate Extract
Neutral

Derived from the yerba mate plant to enhance the botanical concentration and flavor profile.

Roasted Brewed Yerba Mate From Concentrate
Neutral

Provides deeper roasted flavor notes and color depth to the beverage.

Brewed Yerba Mate From Concentrate
Neutral

Contributes to the overall body and characteristic taste of the yerba mate drink.

Lemon Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Adds natural tartness and acidity for flavor balance without artificial additives.

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Caffeine
Neutral

A naturally occurring stimulant that helps promote alertness and focus.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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