Maté is a herbal infusion made from the leaves and stems of the Paraguayan Holly tree. Leaves and twigs are cut from the tree, then they go through sorting, cutting, crushing, toasting, aging, and finally they can be flavored and mixed with other herbs. The best Guayakí flavors include Orange Exuberance, Bluephoria, Lemon Elation, Tropical … Read more
Overview of Ilex paraguariensis Ilex paraguariensis is a plant native to South America. Its leaves are used to make a popular tea-like beverage. Roasting brings out a rich, chocolatey flavor. It also enhances the flavor profile. There are various roasting methods, like air roasting and smoke roasting. Each creates a unique flavor and aroma. In … Read more
What does drinking it do? The herbal tea is from a South American holly plant containing caffeine. Like coffee or green tea it increases energy. But it has more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than traditional energy drinks. Yerba Mate Tea Traditions In South America drinking it is very common like drinking coffee and tea elsewhere. … Read more
When should you stop drinking mate before bedtime? Mate contains caffeine, which can interfere with sleep. Stop drinking mate 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. This allows your body time to metabolize the caffeine. How much mate should you drink daily? One person prepares and serves the mate, while the others drink and converse over … Read more
Do you have to drink mate out of a gourd? Drinking mate out of a gourd results in a richer, more complex flavor. Some of this comes from the gourd itself. I’d say there are three advantages to a gourd: Claims exist that drinking from a gourd and bombilla extracts the most nutrients. I love … Read more
Benefits Preparation Which yerba mate is better? This herbal tea is a rare one. It’s one of the few plants that naturally produce caffeine. The leaves are high in xanthines, especially theobromine and caffeine. These compounds are primarily responsible for the stimulating effects. It also contains small amounts of Vitamin C. It’s often described as … Read more
The herbal tea is a species of the holly genus (Ilex), with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis A. It has a unique taste that can be described as earthy, herby, and slightly bitter. It was first cultivated and used by the indigenous Guaraní people and in some Tupí communities in southern Brazil, prior to European … Read more
The yerba mate herb is native to South America. The seeds apparently only germinate after being digested by native birds. This makes commercial cultivation more difficult and therefore the herb more precious. Defining a good mate is more about personal tastes than product quality. Traditional mate varies depending on the region where it is grown … Read more
Mate is a tea made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant native to parts of South America. It is a popular beverage in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil and Chile. The traditions around drinking the herbal infusion began with indigenous tribes who viewed it as a gift. Cowboys called gauchos adopted the custom and … Read more
What You Need To make it, pack the leaves into a hollow gourd until half full. Place hand on top, turn upside-down, shake, turn on side and shake again. Insert metal bombilla into empty space next to leaves. Use tablespoon per ounces of water, steep minutes, presto! Tea bags too mild for my taste, good … Read more
