The Organic Green Yerba Mate is a ready to use product. Yerba mate is a flavorful and healthy ingredient, and it is ideal for tea infusions, energy drinks, and flavored beverages. It is rich in stimulants (caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline), and polyphenols, which are potent antioxidants. It also contains saponins that are linked to anti-inflammatory properties and immune system stimulation.
The Yerba Mate leaves are organic, sustainably sourced, and traceable. The high quality selected organic leaves are dried and cut (medium size) to obtain the final product.
Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguaiensis) is part of the cultural identity of South America. Yerba mate was first used as an herbal beverage by Guarani Indians in Brazil and Paraguay some hundreds of years ago. It is enjoyed for its taste, and recognized for its stimulant and therapeutic effects.