Where to Find Yerba Mate The wiki index has several recommended sources for where you fine folks get your mate. I was wondering if there are any Canadian drinkers out there that can recommend in-country suppliers for Canada. I’ve found some in local stores (Adonis and Kim Phat) but am obviously limited to their selections … Read more
Overview Ilex paraguariensis is a plant found in South America. Its leaves are used to make a caffeinated drink. This beverage is known to provide an energy boost similar to espresso. However, yerba mate is neither a tea nor coffee. The yerba mate plant is part of the holly genus species. It has adaptogenic properties … Read more
What You’ll Need Mate is a drink made by steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant in hot water. It tastes somewhat like green tea, with hints of tobacco and oak. Follow our step-by-step guide to discover the secrets to brewing the perfect cup of mate. Traditional Method Get ready to dive into the … Read more
This herbal tea originated in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Indigenous peoples have drunk it for centuries. It is made from dried yerba mate leaves mixed with hot water. This caffeinated drink is consumed in over 90% of households in Argentina. Argentinians drink it mostly in the mornings and evenings. Recently it has become … Read more
Caffeine and Pregnancy It contains caffeine. Pregnant women can drink 1-2 cups per day. Research shows it poses no danger to pregnancy. Too much caffeine may restrict fetal growth. Regional Consumption Levels In South America, people safely drink 1–4 liters daily. In North America and Europe, avid drinkers consume 1–2 liters daily. How much you … Read more
Popularity in South America Drinking the South American tea is as common in South America as drinking coffee and tea in the rest of the world. The mate plant is a small bush that produces evergreen leaves used to make the tea. The plant is native to southern parts of South America and is a … Read more
Does the herb need to be refrigerated? The herb is an herb native to South America. It is used to make the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. The herb is consumed 6 to 1 over coffee in these countries. The origins of the herb are filled with folklore. The herb can … Read more
Health Benefits This South American drink is made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant that are dried over fire before brewing. Known for its unique taste, energizing properties, and health benefits, it contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and aids digestion and immunity. Unlike other stimulant beverages, guayaki yerba mate contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols … Read more
Where is yerba mate found? The caffeinated, tea-like beverage is brewed from the leaves of a South American holly tree native to the forests of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Indigenous peoples consumed the herbal drink for centuries as an energizing drink with medicinal properties before it spread across regions in the 16th century. Today, sharing … Read more
This South American holly tea has a diuretic and slightly laxative effect. This helps eliminate toxins. The excess can also have a laxative effect. This tea contains less caffeine than tea and coffee. This tea is restricted for pregnant and breastfeeding women. People with anxiety issues should avoid this drink. People who drink alcohol and … Read more
