Botanical Name:Ilex paraguariensis

Origin:Brazil

Yerba Mate is a South American sip made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It is tradition to drink it from a container called a gourd with a shared straw this ritual symbolizes friendship and acceptance.

It produces a light green beverage, with a refreshingly bold flavor and full bodied taste. It is typically enjoyed with just simple hot water.

Our Green Yerba Mate is pure leaf, with little to no stem, warm air dried (smoke free) and aged for a minimum of 9 months to allow its natural bitter flavor to mellow.

Brewed from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the species of holly native to the South American Atlantic rainforest (Ilex paraguariensis),Yerba Mate provides antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, and B vitamins to support a healthy lifestyle.* It is a balanced and healthful tea that produces a smooth and refreshing full bodied beverage, and is known as an energizer and rejuvenator.* It has a satisfying richness that many people may find lacking in green tea, but it is less acidic than coffee. All Yerba Mate Leaf Teas do contain caffeine, and the caffeine content can vary, depending on which variety of mate it is, and how you prepare it. It does usually contain slightly less caffeine than coffee.

Yerba Mate Tea is delicious all by itself, but many people like to flavor it. It goes great with milk, sweeteners, honey and lemon, different fruits, and even other herbs like mint or lemongrass. You can make a Yerba Mate latte or smoothie, and some people even like to combine it with a chai tea. It tastes great hot or cold! Yerba Mate iced or sun tea is another way to make this fabulous tea cold and refreshing. Contains caffeine.