Energizing Herb Tea ~ The Healthy Energizer
Discover Yerba Mate!A treasure from South America now comes home to you. Yerba Mate gently sustains you throughout the day, combating fatigue and sleepiness. Its stimulating properties long lasting and found by most to be free from the unpleasant side effects often associated with coffee and other teas.
Yerba Mate is more than just an invigorating brew. It is one of nature's best sources of antioxidants. In addition, a full complement of vitamins and minerals (including chlorophyll, vitamins A, B, C, E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more) help make a cup of Mate tea an excellent immune-boosting tonic.
Our unique fresh, green style is neither smoked nor aged in order to preserve the bright green flavor and vital nutrients. We use 100% certified organic Mate, responsibly grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The Mate Factor is founded on providing a fair wage to the local people in South America who produce our special Mate.
Health Tip:A cheerful heart is good medicine.
Preparation Hints:
Traditionally:Yerba Mate is enjoyed in a carved gourd with a bombilla (a filtered straw) but this special cut is suitable for just about any use. Try these:
Coffee Machine:
Put 1/4 cup of herb into the filter (adjust to your desired strength). Run the coffee machine's cycle as normal. For a smoother taste, wet herb with cold water before running cycle.
Tea Pot or Tea Ball:
Use between 1 tsp to 1 tbsp per cup, and let steep to desired strength.
French Press:
In an 8 cup press, use about 1/3 cup herb (adjust to your desired strength). In 3-4 cup presses, use 3-4 tbsp. Pre-moisten with cold water before adding hot water to the press. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
Cold Steeped:
For iced tea, add 1/4 cup per quart to a pitcher or jar. Add cold water and let steep overnight, (in refrigerator or cool spot) for a least 4 hours. Sweeten and add lemon or lime. If you are in a hurry, put tea bags in your water bottle, shake, let sit for five minutes and enjoy.
Also Try...
Iced Mate mixed with your favorite juice concentrate
Adding Lime and Honey to hot or cold mate
Hot mate with milk and honey
Using mate as a base for other herbal teas
Making a mate latte in your espresso machine
Experiment - There is so much you can do!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.