Yerba Mate... Green Tea on Steroids

Everyone is, or should be by now, aware of the health benefits of green tea, but not as many people are aware of Yerba Mate, pronounced yerba mah-tay. Yerba Mate is a holly tree native to the rainforests of South America. It is a very popular drink in South American culture and in Argentina is much more popular than coffee or tea! The leaves of the Yerba Mate plant are brewed into a delicious health beverage similar to green tea... green tea on steroids!! Yerba Mate has just under double the antioxidants as green tea (5,102 compared to 2,701 on the ORAC scale!). Yerba Mate also has a powerful dose of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including Niacin, Magnesium, Manganese, Chromium, Iron, Riboflavin, Zinc, and Potassium. The powerful boost of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, along with a little bit of caffeine (one-third that of coffee, and 10mg more than green tea) results in a balanced and sustained boost to your mind and body while also raising your metabolism.