yerba mate

YERBA MATE:

Steep 4 minutes (180 degrees, cooler water)

General: Not from the tea plant family but referred to as tea. Usually prepared using a Bombilla straw. Yerba Mate comes from South America, namely Argentina and Chile. The minerals allow the drinker to enjoy a kick without the jitters. Therefore, this tea can provide mental clarity and alertness. Overall, Yerba Mate has a pungent earthy flavor. Yerba has lots of antioxidants and lots of minerals: Calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, etc. Mate is good for concentration and focus, energy and weight loss. Also, doctors prescribe Mate to some patients with ADD, depression, and anxiety. There is controversy on whether Yerba Mate contains caffeine or a different natural stimulant that is said to have the same affects as caffeine without the downside of caffeine and is much healthier.

Yerba Mate, Gourd, and Bombilla straw.