Yerba mate tea, used medicinally by the native people in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, is considered by many, according to Guayaki, the drink of the gods. This popular tea contains over 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and has a plethora of antioxidants, including 11 polyphenols. Yerba mate tea is often used as a substitute for coffee. The website Guayaki also reports that yerba mate contains the stimulants xanthine, theobromine, and theopylline, which are known to have less side effects than the caffeine in coffee. Yerba mate tea is also used to improve digestion, increase mental focus and clarity, and help with weight loss.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:13:37 +0000