Health Benefits of Yerba mate

Modern South Americans learned from tradition that yerba mate is simply a very good herbal tea and that they feel energetic, calm and clear headed when they drink it. It does not make them jittery, keep them awake or give them a sour stomach, like coffee. Different people respond differently to every substance, though. If you think you cannot drink caffeine, or other stimulating beverages, then you might want to check with your doctor before trying it. All in all, though, most people find yerba mate has a different, more pleasant effect than coffee.

If you would like to try a new, delicious tea to wake you up and nourish your body and mind, then one of our yerba mate blends is an ideal choice.

Some people become nervous or develop a sour stomach when they drink coffee. Yerba mate drinkers, though, usually experience no stomach irritation, and simply feel alert and energetic.

Some people find regular tea (green, black, breakfast, etc.) to be too mild. While yerba mate is similar to these teas in many ways, it has a more interesting and stimulating taste, can be brewed differently in order to have a different, lighter or stronger flavor, and is good for you in all the same ways as regular tea.

Some people rightly enjoy a variety of tastes, and appreciate yerba mate as an alternative to the tried and true coffees and teas of the world. For you, yerba mate might just be a great third choice!

Yerba mate is considered by athletes and health conscious people worldwide as a delicious way to stay sharp and maintain their energy levels.

Yerba mate is clearly an ideal organic health drink! It can be enjoyed as much for its delicious and varied flavors as for its nutritional benefits.

Science has learned about the many nutrients in yerba mate. In addition to only about half the caffeine present in coffee, yerba mate contains both the traditional relaxing ingredient found in tea as well as the mood boosting compounds found in chocolate! In addition:

• Yerba mate has all the nutritional benefits of green tea.
• Yerba mate has barely any calories.
• Yerba mate is as rich in anti-oxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and enzymes as the most nutritious healthiest fruits and vegetables.

Considerable research, still underway, is finding immune- supporting and cardiovascular benefits to yerba mate and many of its nutritional compounds.

Stay tuned – we will be sharing this research on this website as it is published and reviewed for accuracy.