Yerba Mate Adventure

I discovered Yerba Maté about three years ago. This is the first one I ever drank – The Guayaki Pure Empower Mint Maté. Back then I didn’t know that Yerba Maté offers mild laxative properties. Boy, did I feel that unexpectedly!

Anyway, just recently, I learned the about the Gourds and Bombillas and the proper way to drink Yerba Maté. Michael and I were in Silver Lake at Casbah Café a couple Saturdays ago. The dude behind the counter suggested Yerba Maté from the gourd. $4 later we were sipping the strongest tea I’ve ever tasted in my life! And yes, I was up until wee hours of the morning. It’s said that Yerba Maté has a third the amount of caffeine as coffee. However, drinking such a enormous amount all at once… the burst of caffeine was slightly unsettling! But I liked it, and would do it again for sure. Yerba Maté is said to be the most beneficial of all the stimulant drinks.. and it’s more healthy than green tea.. so there you go!

I found these great resources about Yerba Maté on Guayaki’s site!

Health Benefits

Yerba maté was discovered centuries ago by the indigenous people in South America and has been revered as the “drink of the gods” and consumed to enhance, vitality, clarity, and well-being. With 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 polyphenols, caffeine, and is high in antioxidants, yerba maté triumphs as nature’s most balanced stimulant.

Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world–yerba maté, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa, and guarana–yerba maté is the healthiest, delivering both energy and nutrition.

• Helps Stimulate Focus and Clarity*
• Boosts Physical Energy*
• Traditionally Used to Support Weight Loss Programs that Include a Balanced Diet and Exercise*
• Aids Elimination*
• Contains Antioxidants*

Check this out!

• Preparing the Gourd for the Gourd Ceremony – Watch the video. It’s so cool!
• Yerba Maté is more nutritious than Green Tea!