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Is Yerba Mate healthy?

November 9, 2022 /
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Introduction

Yerba mate (scientific name ilex paraguariensis) is a shrub native to the rainforests of South America. It is grown in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. For centuries, yerba mate herbal infusion is drunk by the people in South America as a healthy alternative to coffee. Nowadays, it has gained the attention of American and European countries due to its nutritional value.

Is Yerba Mate good for you?

This is why it has so many people asking is yerba mate good for you If you are looking to order some Yerba Mate right now, just click on this button and you will be taken to our top of the line, and very healthy, original Yerba Mate.


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How to drink Yerba Mate


Traditionally, yerba mate is drunk among friends and offering yerba mate is a symbol of hospitality. Its loose leaves are brewed on a gourd and is served with a bombilla (a metallic straw with a filter at its tip). Today, yerba mate is available in many preparations: bottled, loose leaves and teabags. Commercial preparations have mixed yerba mate with other herbs and fruits such as peppermint and citrus. Some are sweetened with honey, or mixed with milk.

Here is our classic Yerba Mate, notice the nice natural look. A very nice morning drink to get you going!

processed yerba mate
green classic yerba mate

Is Yerba Mate healthy?


Each infusion of yerba mate contains vitamins and minerals. It has vitamins A, C, E, and B complex. It also has minerals such as calcium, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorous. It contains 15 amino acids and has more antioxidants than green tea. Many people will often ask does yerba mate have caffeine and the answer is pretty straight forward, with a resounding YES. This has become very attractive for some people looking to replace their morning coffee with a new brew.

bowl of yerba mate
traditional way of drinking yerba

What makes Yerba Mate healthy?

Polyphenols are plant chemicals found in yerba mate that is responsible for its antioxidant activity. It protects cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, chemicals which destroy cell membrane and possibly alter the DNA. Antioxidants help protect our cells from damage, aging, and cancer.
A research conducted in Buenos Aires has proven that yerba mate increases the flow of bile and enhances intestinal transit. Thus, drinking yerba mate can help improve digestion and prevents constipation. Also, yerba mate has antidiabetic and anticholesterol properties. It improves blood flow to the blood vessels decreasing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Yerba mate has been a part of the social culture and tradition of South America due to its health benefits. At present, yerba mate is becoming the subject of many researches and studies to optimize its potential being one of the best health beverages worldwide.

Conclusion

If you already have Yerba and are less than excite with the outcomes so far there is a chance that you might just need a quick refresher on how to brew it up. I would really recommend reading this guide how to make yerba mate to ensure you get the best yerba possible with each brew.

I would also really recommend taking a look at our other yerba mate blends to see if there are any that interest you. Lately I have been drinking the Citrus Mate, as it really puts a nice twist on the classic Yerba Mix.

clear drinking glass with sliced lemon and iced tea

Make iced tea from loose leaf tea

November 4, 2022 /
Reading Time: 2 minutes

It’s plain and simple, iced tea from loose leaf just tastes better. It has a fuller flavor and tastes fresher. And, it’s really easy to make. Making iced tea from loose leaf is almost the same as making hot tea, you just need to use double the amount of loose tea used in a hot brew. Below are two ways of making iced tea, a hot method and a cold method.

Play around and create your own favorite summer blends with different fruit, black, herbal, rooibos or green teas. Also add your choice of seasonal fruit, such as oranges, lemons, apples, or berries. You can let the natural sweetness of tea and the fruits shine or sweeten it to taste with sugar. I prefer to use Agave Nectar. Enjoy a cup of summer!

Berry Colada

• 2 tablespoons Perfect Pina Colada
• 3 tablespoons of Berry Party
• 6 cups of water
• 2 cups of ice
• 1 apple diced
• 1 lemon sliced
• Agave Nectar (or your choice of Sweetener)

Preparation:

Hot Method:
Infuse tea leaves in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overstep when using black or green teas. Add Agave Nectar or other sweetener to the tea while hot to ensure it quickly dissolves.


Let it cool in the fridge for an hour or so then pour tea over a glass of ice and enjoy.

Cold Method:
Infuse tea leaves in cold water and keep refrigerated overnight. The leaves are brewed slowly and gently. Steeping loose tea in cold water ensures that the tea doesn’t become bitter. This method is ideal if you are making iced tea using green or black tea leaves. We have gone over the best way to cold press tea so make sure you check out that article if you wonder if it is worth it.

black tea party

Important thing to think about when brewing black tea!

October 26, 2022 /
Reading Time: 2 minutes

If you have already read how to brew black tea then you have the fundamentals of how to make a nice cup of tea. And although the bottom paragraph goes over how to make a nice strong brewed tea I just got an email that was upset about the flavor of one of our black teas.

This email had nothing to do with the tea quality, or flavoring, or anything really related to the tea drinkers personal preferences.  What it really came down to was the brewing method. The customer who bought the black tea was more upset with how bitter the tea was after they brewed a strong cup of tea.

This was the first signal that there was perhaps something off with the preparation method. As soon as you hear bitter and strong together the first question is instantly ” How do you make a strong cup of black tea?”  Generally the answer is, let it steep for a reallly reallly REEAAAAAAAAAAAALY long time. Not usually with that many letters but just to let you know the typical response.

The true secret of brewing a really strong, and tasty, cup of black tea is to use more leaves and still stay within the recommended times. This will ensure that the true flavor of the tea is released into the water. More tea leaves = more flavor, more time= more bitter taste.

Once the customer agreed to try out the method of adding more leaves to the brew I instantly got a happy email from a very happy lady. She got the full flavor of the tea, without any bitter taste.

Here are some of my favorite black teas so give them a look: Our Black Teas

brown and red dried leaves on brown wooden box

Is It Safe to Drink Hibiscus during Pregnancy?

October 26, 2022 /
Reading Time: 2 minutes

Hibiscus Tea Pregnancy |Hibiscus Tea Benefits

hibiscus tea is a large genus of flowering plants, primarily grows in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is used for a wide range of medicinal and edible purposes. It can even help you lose weight, known for lowering blood pressure, decreasing spasms in the stomach intestines and uterus, and also kills bacteria and germs.

In food and beverages Hibiscus is also used as flavoring: used for jams, sauces, spices and soups. It is also best for treating loss of appetite, hearts and nerve diseases, colds, upper respiratory tract pain and swelling. Moreover, hibiscus is widely used to relieve stomach irritation, maintains level body fluids, alleviates disorders of blood circulation, used for the dissolving of phlegm, works as a gentle laxative, as a diuretic, to increase urine output, and fights bad cholesterol.

It is not generally recommended to have hibiscus tea too much as too much of anything can be bad. So if you are wondering about your baby , and your health, please check with your doctor before you drink Hibiscus drinks ( or anything else that is of concern to you) We aren’t doctors and you should check with professionals before doing anything you are unsure of.

close-up photography of filled clear glass kettle

Top 10 Reasons why tea is great

October 26, 2022 /
Reading Time: < 1 minute
  1. Tea  tastes amazing
  2. Tea is good for you.
  3. Tea comes in lots of different varieties.
  4. Tea smells great.
  5. Tea can be used in cosmetics and soaps.
  6. Tea can relive stress.
  7. Tea looks nice.
  8. Tea will always be there for you.
  9. Tea can be shared or enjoyed alone.
  10. Tea is a low calorie alternative to sugary sodas or juices.
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