Mate is a caffeinated tea that has health benefits comparable to black tea. More you drink, more pronounced benefits are. Too much may increase cancer risk. It’s invigorating with an earthy, woody taste. The mate plant is of the holly family native to South America – Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its leaves are … Read more
Brewed traditionally, 50 grams of mate and 500 ml of water contain around 200 milligrams of caffeine. That’s double the 100 mg of caffeine in a cup of coffee. Green tea has 28 mg per cup. Mate provides the highest energy boost. Besides different caffeine levels, green tea has a lighter, arid taste and a … Read more
Who should not take mate? Mate is a popular South American drink made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It has many potential health benefits but should be consumed in moderation. Pregnant women, people with anxiety disorders, and those with high blood pressure should avoid drinking mate because of its high caffeine content. … Read more
