The South American holly is a species of the holly genus with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis. It is traditionally consumed in regions of South America. Okay Houstonians, here’s a list of markets in Houston that sell the popular South American drink. The Original Marinis. Antidote Coffee. I truly hope you embark upon your yerba mate journey. Whether you’re looking for more yerba mate brands to try or just a store able to ship to your country, the stores below have you covered. PampaDirect is my favorite yerba mate store. They offer a large selection of yerba mate brands for a low price.
The Yerba Mate bar has yerba mate lattes and cold brewed mate. There are plenty of Temple Coffee Roasters locations in Sacramento but we especially like the Midtown location on K Street. It has a great atmosphere and selection of coffee, tea, and yerba mate.
Kroger also has different brands of yerba mate available. If you head out to a supermarket, the first place to look for yerba mate is in the tea aisle, but if you can’t find it there, then try the international aisle.
Yerba mate grows up to 8 meters tall. Referred to as the “drink of the Gods”, in some regions, it is even more popular than coffee.
The antioxidant effects of mate were seen but human studies are lacking.
Where is Yerba Mate Found?
It can now be found globally. Amazon sells several yerba mate brands. Walmart sells traditional Guayaki yerba mate bags. Whole Foods has organic yerba mate. Publix has Guayaki yerba mate bags. Mate has nutritional properties. It is an infusion of leaves. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay it is a traditional drink.
The nonprofit Yerba Mate Route lists producers to visit. Misiones and Corrientes in Argentina have conditions for yerba mate to thrive. The traditional smoke-dry process of yerba mate is inefficient and bad for the environment, but many enjoy the smokey flavor.
When grown in the wild, leaves are harvested only every other year. In a controlled environment, the leaves grow more quickly, so they are harvested once each winter. There are 4 main components that make up drinking Yerba Mate. Often Yerba is served in hollow calabash gourd with a metallic drinking straw known as Bombilla and is often shared among friends.
How Much Yerba Mate Should You Drink Per Day? According to Examine, studies usually suggest that 3 cups of 330mL of yerba mate per day, for 60 days is healthy. It further indicates that even if you drink 1.5 liters daily, it is considered to be safe. You should drink yerba mate based on your health conditions.
To avoid PAH’s the health conscious will want non-smoked yerba mate varieties. Researchers from CONICET are working with producers on more efficient drying methods.
Yerba mate provides an energy boost due to caffeine, which is linked to increased alertness, improved concentration, reduced fatigue, and enhanced physical performance. It might help with mental function by stimulating dopamine production, providing a “rush”.