What is Yerba Mate?
Mate (pronounced ma-teh) is a caffeinated drink made of leaves and stems of Yerba mate (I. paraguariensis) and usually, hot water. It has been consumed in South America for centuries, and today it is still highly popular in countries such as Argentina, parts of Chile, South of Brazil (where mate is known as chimarrão), Paraguay and Uruguay.
Why Is Yerba Mate So Healthy?
The Ilex plants have been drunk for many centuries, and along the way there have been many claims, from helping women with fertility, to purify the body, enhance physical performance, and reducing fat.
