Yerba mate is used to making a tea beverage know mate.
Farming of mate
The yerba mate plant is grown in South America, specifically in Argentina (Corrientes, Misiones), Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Brazil is the biggest producer of mate in the world with 513,256MT(58%), followed by Argentina with 290,000MT(32%) and Paraguay with 85,490MT(10%).
Use as a beverage
It is prepared by filling a container typically a gourd up to 3/4 full with dry leaves of the mate plan and filing it up with water at a temperature of 70-80c. You can add sugar according to the requirement it also prepared with cold water.
Yerba mate is most popular in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil, where people are often seen walking the streets carrying the mate and thermal vacuum flask in their arms.
Famous yerba mate drinker
Lionel Messi - Argentina and FC Barcelona footballer
Luis Suarez - Uruguay and FC Barcelona footballer
Neymar jr - Brazil and PSG footballer
Paul Pogba - France and Man Unt footballer
Antoine Griezmann - France and Atletico Madrid footballer
Barack Obama - Ex-president of USA
Diego Maradona - Ex - Argentina footballer
Viggo Mortenson - actor
Pope Francis
Benefits of yerba mate
- Boost energy and improve mental focus
- Lower blood sugar level
- Boost your immune system
- Lose weight
- Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants
- Lower risk of heart disease
Side Effects
Cancer: a large amount of yerba mate for a long time may increase the risk of digestive tract cancer.
Medication Interactions
It is not good for pregnant women.
Chemical composition and properties
Polyphenols
Yerba mate contains a variety of polyphenols such as the flavonoids quercetin and rutin.
Xanthines
Yerba mate contains three xanthines: caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline.
Mineral content
Yerba mate also contains elements such as potassium, magnesium, and manganese.