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Yerba Mate Tea Green - Organic

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Yerba Mate

About Product

Organic Yerba Mate Green Tea is a traditional South American beverage made from the leaves of a species of the holly tree, Ilex paraguariensis.

The drink is popular in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil and has been consumed for centuries by the region’s indigenous people.

Yerba Mate green tea is naturally caffeine-rich and a source of vitamins and minerals such as iron, manganese, zinc, and potassium.

It is traditionally prepared by steeping the dried leaves in hot water and consumed with a special cup and straw. This tea is known to be a popular pick-me-up beverage.

Yerba Mate green tea is also thought to have unique nourishing qualities.

Constituents of Yerba Mate include:

Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Selenium
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Vitamin A (IU)
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Phytochemicals: Chlorophyll, Flavonols, Polyphenols, Trace Minerals, Antioxidants, Pantothenic Acid, and 15 Amino Acids.

Suggested Use: Infusion - Use the ratio of 1 teaspoon of product for every 8 ounces of distilled water. Bring water to a boil and then take off the stove. Put tea in a pot or a mug, fill it with water, and cover it for 15 minutes. (This method is specific for whole-leaf herbs and teas)

Mixing Suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our organic coconut palm sugar or yacon syrup.

Botanical Name: Ilex paraguayensis

Other Names: St. Bartholomew's tea, Jesuit's tea, ilex Paraguay tea, Yerba maté, maté, erva mate, congonha, erveira, Paraguay cayi, Paraguay tea, South American holly, matéteestrauch, erva-verdadeira, hervea, caminú, kkiro, kali chaye.
Ingredients: Organic Green Yerba Mate Tea.
Origin: Grown and dried in Brazil and packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic

How to Maintain Optimum Freshness

This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:

Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.

The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:

Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.

Bulk Quantities?

Need to order a large quantity of our products? We are happy to help! Please get in touch with our Bulk department to discuss the details.

* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.

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