Yerba Mate-Loose Leaves- 6oz

Description

Yerba mate is the dried plant of a South American rainforest holly. They are a native South American tree and is used to brew yerba mate or the “Drink of the Gods” some call it.

Using natural herbs is one of the best ways to boost your immune system, increase your resistance to infections, treating allergies, and giving your body vitality. 

Some of the positives of yerba mate can be that:

Yerba mate is the perfect natural morning boost of energy that helps keep you focused and your body relaxed. It lasts for hours, and if you want more, you can have it, knowing that it won’t affect your nerves or make you jittery.

Yerba mate causes thermogenesis, or increased calorie burn and appetite suppression, both of which improve the chances of weight loss and weight control. Drinking Yerba Mate can reduce your appetite so that you can substitute a meal with fruit and feel lighter.

Yerba mate is also called “the Drink of the Gods.” It’s been consumed by the native South Americans for centuries for its rejuvenating effects, including clarity and vitality. Yerba mate leaves contain 15 amino acids, 24 minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that protect your body from harmful molecules called free radicals.

Yerba mate helps with digestion by increasing the production of bile and gastric acids. Yerba mate helps with keeping your colon clean to effectively and efficiently eliminate waste. It also helps reduce the stomach bacteria that can contribute to bad breath.

Argentina is the top producer; where drinking mate is not only good for your health but is also a tradition at gatherings of family and friends. Drinking mate can be the reason to get together with loved ones, and sharing mate with a stranger is a sign of welcome!

In addition to Argentina, the tree that produces the leaves that make yerba mate also grows in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Yerba Mate contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect your body from harmful molecules. Athletes like Lionel Messi and Neymar both have been seen drinking Mate during their games.

Heat water in a tea kettle to below the boiling point.

Important: DO NOT LET THE WATER BOIL Similar to green tea, boiling water will “burn” the yerba mate, and your drink will lose consistency, weakening the flavor and washing out the flavor.