Yerba mate - susz do aromaterapii, 20 g

Herbal blend from Paraguayan holly in a package with a net weight of 20 g, prepared by the HempBio brand as a raw material for aromatherapy. The manufacturer describes it more precisely than most items in this series: it is not just the leaf, but 'dried leaves and sticks' - and the presence of woody sticks significantly changes the character of the material, as they are harder, release aroma more slowly, and behave differently in a grinder than the leaf blade alone. The scent profile is dry, grassy, with a distinct note of smoky hay, familiar to anyone who has drunk mate from a gourd. The blend comes in a pharmacy-grade, hermetically sealed, and light-resistant box with a seal and a Boveda sachet, and the manufacturer declares the material as pure, without additives, sourced from organic farming. The box seals tightly after each opening, so the blend remains in the condition it arrived in - there is no need to transfer it to your own container or purchase a humidity regulator.

Ingredients

The composition is single-ingredient, although it includes two parts of the same plant. Below are the producer's declarations and a list of things that are not in the package:

Dried leaves and sticks of Paraguayan holly (Ilex paraguariensis) - without mixtures or additives.
The producer describes the material as pure, without additives
Deklaracja pochodzenia: produkt rolnictwa ekologicznego
No sugar, no colorants, no preservatives, no lactose, and no casein
No gluten, no GMOs, alcohol-free, vegan, and vegetarian

The presence of twigs is the most important practical information here, and it's worth knowing before first use. The woody fragments of the stems grind differently than the leaf: in the grinder, they offer more resistance, and once ground, they produce a coarser fraction that mixes unevenly with the rest of the material. If you're composing a blend where uniformity is important, it's worth sifting the flower after grinding or simply accepting that yerba mate adds a bit of texture to it.

Specification

Form: dried leaves and sticks, to be ground before use
Masa netto: 20 g
Packaging: pharmaceutical, hermetically sealed box designed for storing medicines
Seal: a seal confirming that the packaging has not been previously opened
Protection from light: light-resistant box - the manufacturer points out that UV radiation degrades plant material.
Inside: Boveda packet - two-way humidity regulator.
Storage by the manufacturer: airtight, light-resistant containers, temperature not exceeding 18 °C
Manufacturer's declarations from the product card: alcohol-free, dye-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, iodine-free, casein-free, preservative-free, lactose-free, pure (without additives), organic product, vegan and vegetarian
Manufacturer: HempBio, Szymańskiego 12/44H, 87-100 Toruń

How to use

The manufacturer describes this raw material as an herb for aromatherapy and recommends grinding the material with a good grinder before use. Below is this recommendation plus some practical notes on working with the material, where the leaf and stick behave differently:

Grind the blend with a grinder - sticks require a few more turns than the leaves alone.
Choose the temperature settings yourself, starting from the lower limit of your device's range and gradually increasing it
Observe the aroma instead of the display readings - the grassy note becomes sharp when the material is overheated.
After use, close the box and leave the Boveda packet inside

For whom

This blend will appeal to those who create their own aromatic mixtures and are looking for a dry, grassy ingredient that adds a bit of smoke and texture. Yerba mate differs from the rest of this shelf precisely because it is not a homogeneous raw material: the leaf and stick behave differently, so a mixture containing it has a more 'rough', less smoothed character. The 20 g packaging is a lightweight material that is spacious enough for many compositions. However, it is not a product for someone looking for yerba mate to brew in a gourd or thermos: the manufacturer describes this material as a blend for aromatherapy, and we can only repeat this declaration, while for drinking yerba, one must look for a product with a food declaration on the packaging, as the declaration on the label is more important than the name of the plant itself - the same species can be sold for several completely different purposes.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the packaging weigh?

The net weight is 20 g. The value comes from the manufacturer's attribute table and matches our own inventory record. With the herb composed of lightweight leaves and sticks, twenty grams volumetrically fills the entire box, so the packaging appears much larger than the number suggests.

Why is there a Boveda packet in the box?

It is a two-way humidity regulator: it releases moisture when the box becomes dry and absorbs it when there is too much. This prevents the herb from crumbling into dust and from clumping into a moist mass between compositions. The packet comes with the product, so there is no need to purchase it separately.

Are there only leaves in the packaging?

No. The manufacturer describes the raw material as dried leaves and sticks of Paraguayan holly, so both parts of the plant are in the box. This has practical significance: the woody sticks are harder, offer more resistance in the grinder, and yield a coarser fraction than the leaf blade alone, so a blend containing them has a different texture.

How can you tell that the packaging has not been opened?

After the seal. The manufacturer seals each box, so any tampering is visible upon receipt of the package. The box itself is pharmacy-grade - hermetically sealed and light-resistant - and protects the blend from air and light even after the seal is removed, throughout the time you have it at home.

Variants and category

The entire line comes in identical pharmaceutical boxes, making it easy to compare the raw materials. Among them, we offer susz z szyszek chmielu and susz z kwiatu hibiskusa - each with its own net weight and profile, which we do not transfer between pages. Other blends and plant raw materials can be found in the category. Herbs.

On the blog, we write about the plant itself - where the popularity of yerba mate comes from - and separately explain, which herbs are suitable for vaporization and how to get started.

Safety and storage

Aromatherapy herbs are not food, dietary supplements, or medical products. Keep the package closed, protect it from light, and store it out of reach of children and pets. If you are taking medication, pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using any plant materials. This product is intended for adults.

Aromatherapy herbs are not food or dietary supplements and do not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store the package out of reach of children and pets.

The yerba mate blend in a 20 g package is a dry, grassy ingredient for your own aromatic compositions - with character and texture. We ship within 24 hours, and if you have a question about the raw material or grinder selection, write or call.