Maté is great, if it's brewed correctly, but it's easy to mess up -- it's absolutely horrible if brewed like tea with boiling water directly. You have to steep it in just a little bit of luke warm water for 30 seconds or so first, before adding the really hot (not-quite-boiling) water for a few more minutes. I like it best with a bit of honey...mmm.

Today I KOM'd a fun 10% grade my first time ever going up it, exploring new ways back to SF from Pacifica. http://app.strava.com/activities/70570915#1375907000