Serving Size
How much brewed mate tea is a serving?
The caffeine content of brewed mate lies between coffee and tea. An 8-ounce serving of brewed mate contains about 85 mg of caffeine. Coffee (depending on the brew strength) will have about 130 mg of caffeine and green tea has 50 mg.
Consumption
The amount of mate needed per cup varies depending on your personal preferences as well as other factors such as how strong or weak you want your brew to be. Mate has a lot of caffeine, I can’t understand how people say they drink 1.5- 2 liters a days without any side effects.
So How Much mate should you drink? Avoid constant consumption, 2 – 3 beverages at most, which should last a good portion of the day and through to the late afternoon.
Overview
Mate, or brewed mate for short, is a traditional South American brew that’s been said to offer the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate.” Mate is a tea drink made from the leaves of a bush typically grown in South American countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil. Mate is also proven to contain antioxidants and vitamins. Of course, too much of one thing is almost never good. What you’re probably worried about is the cancer talk around this herb. Will drinking mate cause cancer? There’s been discussion about this, but as of now, the answer is still unclear.
Brewing Ratio
What is the ratio for brewed mate?
Mate is an herb native to South America used to make a tea-like beverage. The amount of mate per cup depends on personal preference and factors like strength, cup size, and taste. On average, most people use 2-3 tablespoons of mate leaves per cup. As an herb, mate contains caffeine and unique antioxidants. Research on mate and cancer risk is unclear but its healthful compounds may help prevent cancer. In South America, some avid mate drinkers consume 1-2 liters per day depending on tolerance. An 8-ounce serving of mate tea contains about 85 milligrams of caffeine, less than coffee but more than green tea. Mate is known to provide sustainable energy without causing jitters.
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An 8 ounce cup contains 20 to 130 milligrams of caffeine. This is more caffeine than most teas but less than coffee. The caffeine gives an energy boost and can improve brain function.
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Drinking too much mate can cause negative side effects. Pregnant women should avoid it. People taking medications should ask their doctor before drinking mate because of possible interactions.