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Description

Latin Name: Ilex Paraguariensis St.-Hil.

Origin Country: Brazil

Mate, or Yerba mate, also known as Jesuit tea, is a traditional Latin American beverage. Stimulating drink contains a moderate amount of caffeine. It hat’s been said to offer the “strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one beverage.

Yerba mate is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5, vitamin E, calcium, Iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur,zinc.

-Stimulates the nervous system as well as the heart. It is often a key ingredient in herbal remedies for dieting or fasting because it helps to curb appetite.

– Yerba mate provides a smooth increase in energy : Yerba mate is well-known for providing an energy boost that’s been described as gentle, clean, and calm. Its drinkers experience a state of alert wakefulness similar to that from coffee, but without coffee’s side effects.

– Yerba mate boosts mental functions of all kinds: It enhances memory, mood, and alertness. It makes you more motivated and productive by stimulating production of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

– Yerba mate can boost the immune system: It is high in compounds called saponins. They boost the immune system and have natural anti-inflammatory properties.

Making yerba maté from loose tea leaves may lead to a fresher tasting tea. It also offers more control over the strength of the tea. Start with a tablespoon of yerba maté per cup of hot water, then adjust to taste. 1. Moisten yerba mate with cool water before brewing. 2. Use hot but not boiling water - 170F is ideal. 3. Steep for five minutes.
Yerba Mate seems to be safe for most people when used properly. Νevertheless it contains caffeine, which can cause some side effects such as inability to sleep (insomnia), nervousness and restlessness, stomach upset, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate and breathing, high blood pressure, headache. In any case you should consult with your healthcare doctor before using any herb especially if you’re taking other medications or having health problems.

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50g, 100g, 200g, 300g, 400g, 500g, 600g, 750g, 1000g (1kg), 2000g (2kg), 3000g (3kg), 4000g (4kg), 5000g (5kg)

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