This herbal tea is a plant grown in South America used for making tea. It has health benefits but also possible side effects when consumed excessively. Headaches and insomnia are associated with too much of it, likely due to its caffeine content. It contains more antioxidants than green tea. It may help with weight loss, … Read more
Guayaki Tea Overview Guayaki is an organic tea from South America. It is made from the leaves and stems of the plant. This caffeine-containing tea has vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. It contains less caffeine than coffee or black tea. It gives an energy boost and euphoric feeling similar to chocolate. The plant grows … Read more
Yerba contains caffeine. In some people caffeine can cause inability to sleep, nervousness, restlessness, upset stomach, nausea, increased heart rate and breathing. Drinking tereré will alleviate or completely fix the queasiness. Yerba has anti-inflammatory properties. It provides antioxidants that strengthen the immune system and promote health. A cup of chimarrão contains less caffeine than coffee … Read more
The ideal water temperature for brewing mate is between 150°F-160°F. Steep mate leaves for 3-5 minutes. The recommended mate to water ratio is 1-2 tablespoons of mate per cup of water. Mate is a personal experience. You may like to drink mate at 160oF. But someone else may like to drink it at 180oF. Mate … Read more
What company owns Guayakí? Guayaki is a California-based company founded in 1996 by Alex Pryor and David Karr to bring yerba mate from South America to North America. It sells organic beverages including bottled drinks, cans, shots, tea bags and loose leaf. The majority of revenue comes from ready-to-drink canned beverages. Guayaki sources mate leaves … Read more
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Mate is an herbal tea from South America. The leaves and twigs of the mate plant are dried over a fire. Then they are steeped in hot water to make a tea-like drink. This drink has caffeine like coffee or tea. But mate gives energy without the jitters of coffee. Mate tastes earthy with nice … Read more
Keto Friendliness This South American brew contains caffeine and antioxidants. It has potential health benefits but possible cancer risks from very hot temperatures. This tea is low carb so generally keto-friendly. However, it can break a fast due to the caffeine content. It may help with appetite and metabolism for weight loss. Enjoy in moderation … Read more
How do you make a cup of this South American tea? Add 1-2 tablespoons per cup of water. Moisten leaves with cool water. Fill mug with 170°F water. Steep 5 minutes, then remove leaves. Flavor as desired. Make tea bags by filling with 1 tablespoon per cup of water. Steep 5 minutes then remove. Brew … Read more
Mate (yerba mate) has an earthy, grassy taste with hints of tobacco and oak. Treat it like loose leaf tea – steep in hot water then strain out the leaves before drinking. When preparing yerba mate, start with 1-2 tablespoons of leaves per 8 oz cup of water. Let steep for 1-3 minutes, adjusting amounts … Read more
