Loading... Please wait...
HKD
Product Description
Product information
- Famous Argentinian Herb
- USDA Organic
- Pure Leaf Teas
- Certified Organic by QAI
Origin, Brazil
Mate was first used by the Guarani Indians who believed it could cleanse and heal the spirit. Now, millions enjoy it in South America and beyond. Our Mate is grown on an organic, sustainable, three generation family farm in Argentina.
The Plant
?Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) is an evergreen plant of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). The plant can reach heights of 10-12 meters but is generally pruned to about 4-6 meters. Although the plant does produce small flowers and fruit, only the distinctive oval shaped leaves and stems are used for processing.
Mate Constituents
Mate contains vitamins (A, B1, B2, C and E), mineral salts, 15 amino acids and high levels of antioxidants. 1 Its chemical constituents also include alkaloids such as caffeine. Some feel that Mate is beneficial for the nervous and immune systems.
Flavor Profile
Bittersweet, cooling, woody with lasting sweetness. Will provide at least 3-4 infusions.
Gourd & Bombilla
The Mate Gourd and Bombilla are traditional vessels used for enjoying Yerba Mate. The Gourd is filled one-third full with the leaves and, after adding water, the brew is enjoyed by sipping through the bombilla. Designs and shapes vary from region to region.
Terere - A refreshing iced drink
Terere is as popular as hot mate in tropical South America. It can be prepared by using flavored iced water instead of hot.
Details
Suggested use
Fill a pitcher with water, ice, sweetener (agave, maple or unrefined sugar) and fresh lime. For convenience, organic bottled lemonade or limeade can be used instead. Fill a small glass about half full of Mate, pour the sweet lime water over the Mate, sip with bombilla and refill as needed.
Specifications
- 100% authentic
- First available: 01/2020
- Shipping weight: 0.23 kg
- Product code: TOT-91500
- UPC: 689951915009
- Package quantity: 114 g
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 8.4 cm, 0.23 kg
Disclaimer
While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb.
Ingredient info
Other ingredients
Organic yerba mate leaves.
Q & A (28)
Has anyone experienced weight loss with this? I want to try this for weightloss
Its better to say that its good for the digestive system and health and that is as a result plays good rule in losing weight
Is it unsmoked?
