Yerba Mate, What is it?

Yerba Mate is the native millenary tree "Ilex Paraguariensis" that grows exclusively deep into the southern rainforest, specifically in "Valle del Sur" in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Its naturally caffeinated leaves are used to make an energizing tea known as Yerba Mate.

It has a traditional way to be prepared (in a mate gourd and "bombilla") but, nowadays it can also be treated as a tea, so it can be steeped in tea bags or strainers, French press or even cold brew.

Yerba Mate can be dated back to the Guaraní indigenous tribes, who used the tree leaves as a beverage to obtain energy and strength for their battles, a currency trade, and a worship object for their rituals.

They believed Yerba Mate was "The tea of gods" given to sustain life, increase vitality and heal the sick.

In the 1500s, colonizers encountered the Guaraní drinking mate and quickly adopted it. Later, they spread it across South America.

Yerba Mate remains a cultural symbol, deeply tied to the identity of Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil and now expanding globally thanks to many researches that proves its healthy benefits.

Better with friends!
Sharing a gourd of Yerba mate is a whole ritual that represents friendship and bonding. The tradition of sharing a Mate.
Makes you happier.
Yerba Mate stimulates the production of dopamine, particularly in the movement-related and motivational pathways of the brain.
Excellent pre work-out.
Thanks to its high content of caffeine, Yerba Mate boosts your energy, improves your alertness, and favors muscle recovery.
Rich in antioxidants
With 5 more times antioxidants than the green tea, Yerba Mate helps combat stress in the body, helps delay aging and improves skin apparience.
Supports Digestion
Yerba mate can support digestion by stimulating bile production and promoting regular bowel movements, potentially aiding in fat digestion and reducing constipation
Super food!
Yerba mate contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, E, B and minerals such as potassium, magnesium.. This nutritional profile is linked to several health benefits.