It wasn’t until mate became more popularized and reached global markets that unsmoked mate started to come about. Many negative connotations are already associated with smoking of any kind, so naturally, you can assume this spread like wildfire. We now see articles coming out with sensational headlines like Drinking this tea is as dangerous as … Read more
The South American beverage is a traditional drink made from the dried leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It has a bold, earthy flavor with slight bitterness. The drink contains caffeine and is often consumed through a metal straw called a bombilla. As the herbal tea increases in global popularity, companies now offer … Read more
It should be limited to 1-2 cups per day. More can lead to health risks. Personal tolerance and health should guide daily intake. Consuming too much can increase cancer risk, digestive issues, heart rate and blood pressure. I told a doctor friend about it. She loves tea. She asked how much I drink daily. I … Read more
Nutrition and Health Benefits Whether mate is healthier than green tea depends on one’s health goals and needs. Mate has more vitamins and minerals. Green tea has more antioxidants. Mate tastes earthy and robust. Some find it acquired; others enjoy it immediately. Green tea tastes grassy, refreshing, and slightly bitter. Both provide energy. But mate … Read more
Is it OK to drink mate every day? Mate tea is commonly compared to green tea. In the strictest sense, it is an herbal tea. Mate appears to be adaptogenic. Like oregano and mint and parsley, mate is an herb. I find that this mate recipe provides the best focus and energy. I make about … Read more
Mate leaf is a species of holly native to subtropical South America. The leaves are used to make a tea called mate. Mate leaf contains caffeine and nutrients. Indigenous peoples of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil first cultivated mate leaf prior to European colonization. Jesuit missionaries later realized its commercial potential and spread consumption of … Read more
This tea made from a small evergreen bush native to southern South America is very popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Chile. Preparation To prepare it traditionally, you need a gourd, a metal straw (called a bombilla), leaves, and hot water. Put leaves in the gourd. Add hot water. Sip the tea through … Read more
To enhance the taste, try adding lemon, honey, or mint. The acidity of lemon can bring out the flavors. Honey adds sweetness that balances bitterness. Mint provides a fresh, digestive flavor. When brewing, moisten leaves with cool water first. Never use boiling water, 170°F is ideal. Steep for 5 minutes max. Add lemon juice for … Read more
About Ximango The Republic of Ximango is a fledgling, safe nation. The hard-working, democratic population of 5 million enjoy a mix of freedoms. Ximango tastes smooth. You will find some bitterness, and little smokiness. Ximango tastes herbaceous, grassy and earthy. Ximango USA Ximango USA formed in 1995 by three pilots who had fallen for the … Read more
Mate is a caffeinated beverage from the central and southern regions of South America. Indigenous peoples have enjoyed this drink for centuries, relying on its high caffeine content to fuel their work and lives. You could consider it to be a type of tea. Mate provides a smooth and balanced energy boost without the jitters … Read more
