Yerba Mate, or Mate as it is often called, is a South American herb from the holly family.  Although Yerba Mate has been used medicinally and socially by ancient peoples for centuries, it is only in recent years that it has been studied for its health benefits and praised as the perfect alternative to coffee.

The Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific Society conducted a study on Yerba Mate, and one of their many conclusions was that Mate contains “practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life”.  In fact, many indigenous South Americans refer to Mate as “The drink of the Gods”, because of its incredible health benefits.  Yerba Mate has even been nicknamed the “liquid vegetable” because of its numerous active compounds, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.  On top of the vitamins, antioxidants and polyphenols, Yerba Mate also contains saponins, which have been found to stimulate the immune system and help protect the body from disease.

Benefits of Yerba Mate

• All natural stimulant, which allows you to feel energized without the side effects and toxicity of coffee.
• 52 more active compounds than Green Tea. 
• 196 compared to the 144 found in Green Tea.
• Contains 15 amino acids
• Higher in antioxidants than White, Green, Oolong and Black Tea
• Contains vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5 and B complex
• Boosts the immune system
• Increases mental alertness
• Detoxifies the body 
• Weight Loss: helps break down fat, increases the body’s metabolic rate and suppresses appetite.
• Protects the body from disease