Cola Flavored Yerba Mate

🌿 Yerba Maté

The heart of this blend. Yerba Maté is a South American botanical prized for its clean, focused energy — natural caffeine paired with theobromine and antioxidants that smooth out the lift and extend it without the spike-and-crash pattern of coffee or energy drinks. Energising, but never jittery.

🍎 Dried Apple

Natural sweetness without the sugar spike. Dried apple rounds out the blend with a gentle, fruit-forward sweetness that gives this tea its cola-like character — familiar and satisfying without any artificial sweeteners.

🍋 Pomelo

A gentle citrus brightness that echoes the subtle tart notes in a good cola. Pomelo adds a clean, refreshing quality to the blend and contributes antioxidants and vitamin C to the mix.

🍊 Orange Slices

Real dried orange slices bring depth and a warm, sweet citrus note that ties the blend together. They complement the Yerba Maté's earthy grassiness and make every cup feel like something genuinely crafted.

🍊 Aged Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi)

The TCM element in this blend. Aged tangerine peel is a classic digestive herb that supports Qi movement, eases bloating, and gives the tea a layered, complex citrus depth that fresh peel simply can't match.

🍃 Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye)

A traditional TCM herb used to soothe the throat and support respiratory comfort. Loquat Leaf adds a gentle, slightly sweet herbal note while balancing the more energetic herbs — grounding the blend and making it smooth to drink.

🍋 Lemon

The bright top note of the blend. Lemon cuts through and sharpens everything else — adding that zingy, refreshing quality that makes this tea feel like a proper pick-me-up, not just another warm drink.

✨ Natural Flavors

A small amount of natural flavoring helps round out the cola character of the blend — enhancing the familiar cola-like warmth and sweetness without any artificial additives or synthetic compounds.

A clean, focused lift within 15–20 minutes. Citrus-forward aroma, a slightly sweet earthy body, and none of the jitteriness or spike you'd get from coffee. The cola character is recognisable but softer — botanical and real.

The afternoon soda habit starts to lose its pull. You've found something that satisfies the craving — the lift, the flavour, the ritual — without the sugar and the crash. Energy feels more stable throughout the day.

This becomes your thing. The ritual. The mid-morning or lunchtime cup that actually does something — without making you feel guilty about it afterwards. Your body has traded a bad habit for a good one.

How much caffeine does this contain?

This blend contains natural caffeine from Yerba Maté — roughly comparable to a cup of green tea per serving. It's less than coffee but more than most herbal teas. Because of this, we don't recommend drinking it in the evening if you're sensitive to caffeine.

Does it actually taste like cola?

It captures the spirit of cola — the sweet citrus warmth, the slightly caramel-like depth — but in a botanical, whole-plant way. It won't fool a Pepsi drinker, but for anyone looking for a satisfying alternative, the resemblance is real and genuinely enjoyable.

Can I drink this instead of my morning coffee?

Yes — Yerba Maté is a popular coffee alternative for exactly this reason. The caffeine lift is real but smoother, and the combination of theobromine and antioxidants in Yerba Maté means the energy tends to last longer without the jitters or crash that coffee can bring.

Is this suitable for children or pregnant women?

Due to the natural caffeine content from Yerba Maté, this blend is not recommended for children, pregnant women, or those who are breastfeeding. Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any concerns.

How long does one box last?

Each box contains 15 tea bags — a 15-day supply when used once daily. Many customers keep it as their go-to afternoon drink alongside other teas in the Alcheleaf range.