Organic Yerba Mate Tea

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Organic Yerba Mate Tea
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Yerba Mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) is considered the national drink of several South Brazilian countries.
Hailed by modern medicine as the drink that is for those that want 'a boost like coffee but without the side effects'. Within Europe this herb is often used for weight loss, thanks to it's diuretic abilities.
Approved within Germany for the treatment of mental and physical fatigue.
Known to boost the metabolic system by 10%, this is quite the wonderous herb that is gaining popularity rapidly throughout the west.

Also such a good skin cleanser, that this tea is now being used as a base for some skin care products!
Contains higher levels of anti-oxidants than green tea.

From certified organic Australian suppliers

Health Benefits

Yerba Mate tea is becoming extremely popular due to the following benefits...

  • Weight loss
  • Metabolic booster
  • Coffee replacement
  • Skin Cleansing
Brewing
  1. 3 or 4 grams best steeped for 3-4 mins in near boiling water
  2. Many people will also add honey or lemon to this tea for taste
  3. Be careful not to have too much if you're just starting off! This tea is also used as a coffee replacement due to it's caffeine levels. Read more about this here.
Cautionary

It's safe to drink up to 1.5 liters of yerba mate a day with no known side effects.