From Argentina, baked into Amsterdam

Yerba mate, fresh from Argentina

The traditional South American infusion, by the kilo. Buy Playadito, Canarias, Taragüi and Rosamonte yerba mate at Melly's Cookiebar in central Amsterdam, or order online with shipping across the Netherlands.

1kg pack of Playadito yerba mate at Melly's Cookiebar Amsterdam

Yerba mate, by the kilo

Four classic Argentine and Uruguayan-style blends, shelf-stable and ready to ship anywhere in the Netherlands, Europe, the UK and the US. Enjoy them with our Argentine biscuits.

How to drink it

More than a drink, a daily ritual

Yerba mate is a caffeinated infusion shared from a gourd and a metal straw. It has been part of Argentine and Uruguayan life for generations, and a corner of home we have kept in Amsterdam since 2003.

  • Playadito and Taragüi, smooth originals with stems
  • Canarias, the bold Uruguayan-style blend
  • Rosamonte, one of Argentina's strongest
  • Shipped across the Netherlands, Europe, the UK and the US
1kg pack of Rosamonte yerba mate

Did you know?

The drink is named after the cup

The word "mate" comes from the Quechua "mati", the dried gourd it is traditionally sipped from. So the cup and the infusion share one name, while the leaves come from the yerba mate plant. Fill the gourd, pour the hot water and pass it round.

How to prepare mate

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Good to know

Yerba mate, the questions we get

Where can I buy yerba mate in Amsterdam?
You can buy yerba mate at Melly's Cookiebar, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 137 in central Amsterdam. We stock Playadito, Canarias, Taragüi and Rosamonte by the kilo.
Can I order yerba mate online in the Netherlands?
Yes. Yerba mate is shelf-stable and ships across the Netherlands, Europe, the UK and the US. Order online and we will send it out, or pick it up in store in Amsterdam.
Which yerba mate should I choose?
For a smooth, classic mate try Playadito or Taragüi. Canarias is a bolder Uruguayan style, and Rosamonte is one of the strongest. All are 1kg packs.
What is yerba mate?
Yerba mate is a traditional South American infusion made from the dried leaves of the mate plant. It is naturally caffeinated and shared from a gourd with a metal straw, a daily ritual across Argentina and Uruguay.