Yerba mate

The Pasteur Institute declared in 1964 that it was:

"difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to mate in nutritional value. It has most all the vitamins necessary to sustain life". 

• Yerba mate is reputed to stimulate the mind, increase concentration and ease depressive moods without interfering with sleep.
• It is widely used by students preparing for exams as it appears to stimulate the brain by aiding understanding, recall, and clear thinking while soothing nerves and balancing the immune system.
• Research shows that it assists in the delivery of oxygen to the heart and muscles, which is why body builders use Yerba mate to help with tone and stamina.
• Many individuals choose this tea to help with weight management, since it has fat-burning (thermogenic) properties and decreases the sensation of hunger and cravings.

Steep 1-2 heaped teaspoons in hot water (boiling water will make the brew bitter) and drink throughout the day, topping up with water as necessary. It is traditionally drunk from a hollow gourd using a bomba/bombilla (metal stirring straw). Can be drunk hot or cold, with or without sweeteners such as agave, honey, or sugar.

Ingredients: Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis)*.
*denotes certified organic ingredients