Go Back
–+ servings
yerba maté tea for weight loss recipe

Yerba Mate Tea for Weight Loss

The Crispy Chef
Discover the powerful benefits of yerba mate tea for sustainable weight loss. This energizing South American brew boosts metabolism, suppresses appetite, and provides long-lasting energy—without the crash of coffee. Learn how to prepare traditional yerba mate, a fat-burning morning blend, and a calming evening version to support your health journey naturally.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine South American
Servings 1
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

  • Gourd or French press
  • Bombilla (optional)
  • Kettle
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

Basic Traditional Yerba Mate

  • 2 –3 tablespoons loose leaf yerba mate
  • 16 oz hot water 160–180°F, not boiling
  • Optional: lemon slice mint leaves

Morning Fat-Burning Blend

  • 3 tablespoons yerba mate
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey optional
  • 16 oz hot water

Evening Wind-Down Blend

  • 1 tablespoon yerba mate
  • 1 teaspoon chamomile
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 12 oz warm water

Instructions
 

Basic Traditional Yerba Mate

  • Fill your gourd or French press with yerba mate leaves.
  • Add a small amount of cool water to moisten the leaves.
  • Insert your bombilla or place the lid on the French press.
  • Slowly pour hot (not boiling) water to fill 2/3 of the container.
  • Sip and refill as needed—the leaves stay good for several rounds.

Morning Fat-Burning Blend

  • Place yerba mate, ginger, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a French press or tea pot.
  • Add 16 oz of hot water (160–180°F).
  • Let steep for 5–7 minutes.
  • Optional: Add raw honey. Stir and sip mindfully.

Evening Wind-Down Blend

  • Combine yerba mate, chamomile, and mint leaves.
  • Pour 12 oz of warm (not hot) water.
  • Let steep for 5–7 minutes.
  • Strain and sip slowly before bedtime.

Notes

Avoid boiling water—it can destroy yerba mate’s beneficial compounds and cause bitterness.
Best consumed 30 minutes before breakfast or lunch for optimal fat-burning.
Combine with light exercise for amplified results.
Avoid sugar and milk for clean results; use honey or stevia in moderation.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.5gSugar: 6g
Keyword weight loss tea, yerba mate
Tried this recipe?Mention @Thecrispycheff or tag #Thecrispychef!