Yerba Mate is made from brewing the leaves of a holly-like tree Ilex paraguariensis and is 100% natural beverage, offering a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and many beneficial plant compounds.
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One of the most important natural elements that Yerba Mate leaves are containing is caffeine. The number 1 most consumed nutrient hides in the nature of this beverage.
Although the caffeine content in Yerba Mate varies depending on the brewing time and quality of the product, it approximately levels between 85mg of caffeine per cup, which is lower than coffee's amount of caffeine. This means a lot! And in a positive way of course. Read further to learn more:
1. Yerba Mate is a naturally caffeinated beverage without the 'jittery feeling'
Yerba Mate naturally contains caffeine (85mg), which gives the ability of energy-boosting. The advantage of drinking this beverage is that with 85mg of caffeine per cup, it will give you the coffee effects but without the jittery feeling that is usually a side effect from drinking coffee.
2. Yerba Mate has a unique aroma & taste
Since it's a direct gift from nature, Yerba Mate tastes earthy & grassy, with a strong a bitter taste, and smell of eucalyptus. While consuming it you will get the feeling like you're connected with nature.
3. Yerba Mate is a cocktail of vitamins
Yerba Mate naturally has many elements helping our body gets improved. It contains many vitamins such as vitamin A, C B complex, vitamin E, and antioxidants such as zinc, selenium, etc.
4. Yerba Mate may enhance your physical performance
Despite the awakening effect from the naturally existing caffeine, Yerba Mate may also enhance your muscles, reduce fatigue, and improve their overall performance.