You’re in the US and need to buy some more yerba mate but don’t know where. We put together a list of places that sell yerba mate and some information about the store. Check it out and feel free to suggest more places for us to add! Where to Buy Yerba Mate PampaDirect is my … Read more
This tea contains caffeine. It can provide energy. However, the caffeine may disrupt sleep. Some people find it relaxing. Others cannot sleep after drinking it. The caffeine and chemicals in it may lower iron absorption. This may benefit people with excess iron. It is often drunk in the morning. It can be drunk alone or … Read more
This South American holly species has high oxalate content. Consuming excessive amounts can contribute to kidney stone formation in some people. Moderation is recommended. Yerba mate tea overview The leaves are used to make a tea called mate. It has a bitter taste and stimulating effects from compounds like caffeine and theobromine. Yerba mate contains … Read more
When did this plant start? I was first exposed to mate as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Paraguay. Research shows mate can make you feel fuller, reducing cravings. How much do you all drink daily? Studies suggest healthy people should drink 3 cups of 330mL per day, for 60 days. Up to 1.5 liters … Read more
Where is yerba mate found? The infusion called mate is prepared by steeping dry leaves and twigs of the South American holly in hot water. Drinking mate from a shared hollow gourd with a metal straw is an extremely common social practice in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Chile, eastern Bolivia and Brazil, and also Syria … Read more
This South American herbal tea is from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are dried and infused in hot water. It is typically consumed from a gourd and sipped with a metal straw. It has the same caffeine level as coffee but does not make the drinker jittery. It has adaptogenic properties … Read more
Mate can be prepared in several ways. The simplest is to steep it like tea using a French press. Adjust the strength by varying the amount of leaves and steeping time from 1 to 3 minutes. Mate can also be prepared cold like iced tea. This is called tereré and is popular in hot climates. … Read more
The infusion is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It contains caffeine and antioxidants. South Americans have safely drunk up to 4 liters per day for centuries. In North America and Europe, avid drinkers may consume 1-2 liters per day. Studies typically use 3 cups (330mL each) … Read more
About Mate The mate plant is native to South America. The leaves are dried to make an infusion called mate. This caffeinated drink is shared from a gourd through a metal straw known as a bombilla. Drinking mate fosters community and connection. To prepare mate, fill the gourd with dry leaves then add hot water. … Read more
Caffeine and Nutrient Content The caffeine content is lower than coffee, providing a more gradual energy boost. However, side effects can occur. Understanding yerba mate dosage per cup or ounce is useful. Benefits of yerba mate include mental clarity, immunity defense, lower cholesterol, and antioxidant properties. There’s evidence it aids weight loss by reducing appetite. … Read more
