Yerba Mate 101: What it is, Benefits and Recipes

What is Yerba Mate?

Yerba Mate is the tea of South America and one of the most popular drinks on the continent. It has been enjoyed by the indigenous people of South America for over 300 years and is praised for its uplifting benefits. In addition to the good energy it provides, it is also filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. It’s great for mind and body.

What are the benefits of Yerba Mate?

• immunity boosting
• stress relieving
• weight loss aid
• blood detoxifier

Does Yerba Mate make you sleepy?

Yerba Mate contains caffeine and is not known to make one sleepy. It is widely known as an energizing beverage.

Does Yerba Mate contain caffeine?

Yes. Yerba Mate contains caffeine. Not as much as a cup of coffee, but more than a cup of tea.