How to Make Yerba Mate in a Coffee Maker

Some drip coffee makers can make a filtered yerba mate infusion. Check your appliance manual first: use yerba only if the manufacturer allows loose herbal infusions.

Use the filter basket, never the tank

1. Clean the basket and carafe to reduce leftover coffee flavor.
2. Fit the recommended paper filter in the basket.
3. For a light trial, use about 1–2 teaspoons of yerba per 8 fl oz (240 mL) of water. Leave generous room in the basket for the leaves to swell.
4. Add only plain drinking water to the reservoir and run the permitted brewing cycle.
5. Let the drink cool before sipping. Adjust the yerba amount next time to suit your taste.

When to use a different method

Do not put loose yerba in a grinder, capsule system, espresso portafilter, or water reservoir. If the manual does not permit herbal infusions, use a French press or a tea infuser instead. Stop if the basket drains slowly; do not pack it tightly.

Will it taste like traditional mate?

A drip brew is a filtered mug rather than a cup repeatedly refilled through a bombilla. The temperature and extraction depend on the machine, so the flavor may differ. A fixed spoon measurement does not establish caffeine content.

Start with ALLUBI loose-leaf yerba mate 250g. Read beginner amounts before increasing the strength.

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