Mate is an herbal tea from South America. The plant and drink originated there. Mate contains caffeine unlike most herbal teas. It has a strong, distinctive flavor. Traditionally, mate is served in a gourd with a special straw. The gourd is called a mate. The straw is a bombilla. I make mate in a teapot … Read more
This leafy elixir offers health benefits including the potential to prevent colon cancer and improve brain function. With stimulant compounds like theobromine, it offers energy without the jitters or insomnia of coffee. Mate is a drink made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. Mate tastes somewhat like green tea, … Read more
Health Benefits The gourd herb is full of healthful compounds. It has antioxidants, boosts the immune system, increases aerobic capacity, stimulates the brain, protects the heart, decreases cholesterol, protects the liver. The caffeine content depends on the brewing time and amount of leaves used. A cup contains about 40 milligrams of caffeine compared to 60-180 … Read more
This South American herb contains about 85 milligrams of caffeine per 8 ounces. This is slightly less than a cup of coffee but more than a cup of green tea. Unlike coffee, its caffeine releases gradually, providing sustained energy instead of a spike and crash. An average cup of coffee contains about 90mg caffeine per … Read more
Properties This South American plant infusion contains caffeine and other alkaloids. People there drink 1–4 liters daily. It provides mild stimulant effects, largely from 85mg of caffeine per cup, less than coffee but more than ordinary tea. Through compounds like theobromine and theophylline, it may stimulate dopamine, have antidepressant qualities, and provide euphoria. This herbal … Read more
What is the ratio of mate to water? Mate is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. To prepare it, add 50 grams of dry leaves per liter of 176-158°F water. Steep for 5-7 minutes. The ideal ratio ensures balanced flavor. Consider the brewing vessel and … Read more
Mate is a stimulant beverage consumed in South America for a long time. Before Spanish colonization, natives chewed the plant’s leaves. Over time, a tea from the leaves became popular with South American cowboys. Mate contains antioxidants and may provide health benefits. However, drinking over 1-2 liters daily has been associated with increased anxiety, irregular … Read more
Allergy symptoms can be managed by avoiding allergen triggers and reducing exposure. Outdoor allergens are present year-round. Vacuum and dust regularly to keep floors clean. Wear a dust mask when cleaning to prevent inhaling allergens. Take allergy medicine before symptoms worsen. Dehumidifiers can help control allergy symptoms in spring and summer by reducing humidity. Saline … Read more
How do you know when the infusion is done? A single pack can last you many drinking sessions. If you use a small gourd, a kilo will last longer. When brewed with a tea strainer instead, a kilogram will last much longer. With this method, the serving size is similar to other teas, using 1 … Read more
You can store it in an airtight container. This simple step can help extend the freshness and preserve the flavor of your mate. Guayaki uses some smoke-drying but most yerba is air-dried. They claim yerba grown under sunlight can taste more bitter. That’s why they only pick shade-grown yerba. Traditionally, the drink is infused with … Read more
