Ditch the daily caffeine routine for the natural energizer Yerba maté!

Yerba maté has been increasing in popularity over the past few years. 

What is Yerba Maté?

Yerba maté is a caffeinated herb found in South America, most popular in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It has been consumed in these regions for 500 years and continues to be the beverage of choice, outpacing coffee sales 6 to 1. It grows on a shrub closely related to holly.

It is traditionally a social beverage and a symbol of hospitality. It is said that by sharing the gourd, it brings people closer together. The host will drink the first infusion from the gourd to ensure the yerba mate is ready and the right temperature. The first few sips also have a few pieces of yerba mate get through the straw. Each person will drink the entire gourd full, then pass the gourd back to the host to be refilled for the next person to drink. This continues in a circle until the mate has lost it’s strength of flavour, or has become flat.

Health Benefits

The good stuff. Why do people enjoy yerba maté, instead of just having a tea or coffee?

Energizing:
Yerba maté contains caffeine, called mateine. It provides a smooth, sustained release of caffeine, resulting in a more balanced energy boost than coffee offers. Those who drink yerba maté report feeling alert, wakeful and focused.

Nutrient rich:
Yerba maté has a wide range of nutrients and minerals present. It is rich in phytonutrients, polyphenols and antioxidants. The concentration of these in each serving is small, but continued use could lead to improvements in overall health.

Immune boosting:
Saponins are compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that have been linked to boosting the immune system.

Weight loss:
Probably the benefit that made yerba maté as popular as it is today. The stimulating properties, digestive aid and reduction in appetite could help aid in weight loss.

Digestion:
Speaking of digestive aid, yerba maté has been traditionally used to treat constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion.

Antibacterial:
It’s antibacterial properties help to destroy internal parasites, including E. coli. It may also prevent the growth of a fungus responsible for scaly skin and dandruff.

Libido:
Another traditional use is to increase sex drive in men. It is also used to enhance fertility in women.

Preserves bone density:
Recent studies have shown that yerba mate can actually preserve or even in some studies improve bone density by as much as 9% higher density than those in the same studies who did not drink yerba maté. This is surprising, since caffeine is linked to a loss in bone density.

Anti-cancer, heart health:
As with most teas, yerba mate has been linked to cancer prevention and improved heart health.

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