Caffeine Content in Yerba Mate Tea

Mate contains caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. The main one is caffeine at 0.7-1.7% of dry weight. This compares with 0.4-9.3% for tea leaves, 2.5-7.6% in guarana, and up to 3.2% for coffee. Mate tea provides 30-50 milligrams of caffeine per cup. This offers a gentle boost without the jitters or crash. It is a healthy … Read more