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Nutri-Health recommends this superior selection of quality teas and herbal teas from around the world. Whilst you may find similar at the supermarket, these teas are exceptional in their taste and quality.
Yerba Mate (mah–tay), the “gourd herb” has been used for centuries by the indigenous tribes of South America for its wonderful refreshing and thirst-quenching taste and its important medicinal properties.
The plant itself is Ilex paraguarensis, a relative of the humble holly which is indigenous to the Paranaense rainforest.
The plant’s coarse leathery leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, and are gathered, dried and crushed, then aged for up to a year to give the flavours time to develop. The “tea” they produce is very similar to green tea - grassy, vegetal, and extremely satisfying - with a slight hint of the delicious, refreshing bitterness.
Its resurgence in popularity comes as more and more people find out how it helps with weight loss.
- It is an effective but gentle stimulant, apparently free of the side-effects of coffee, yet it can help you to feel focused and alert.
- Yerba Mate has a thermogenic quality (it burns fat), and works as an appetite suppressant.
- Mate is good at preparing the body for physical exertion, and then aids recovery afterwards.
In South America, Yerba Mate is more than just a drink - it represents a whole attitude to life and is drunk with great ceremony. The intimate act of sharing a cup of Yerba Mate between friends, relatives, or perhaps between new friends, is highly symbolic and has been compared to the peace pipe ceremony.
Simply make exactly like normal tea.
You do not need to add milk. You may want to leave the bag in for rather longer than you are used to until it develops a mild and but not unpleasant bitter, astringent flavour. If you wish to sweetened, use honey or maple syrup. You can also enjoy a chilled glass of Yerba Mate, try it with a slice of lemon or lime!
We also like it with a few of Gojis Berries for a sweet fruity taste crammed with antioxidants, or a sprinkle of Cacao Nibs for a slight chocolatey hint and added magnesium.
60 Teabags
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