Yerba Mate, Organic

Pleasant aroma with a slight grassiness. Taste is a gentle green tea flavor with a hint of oak and maybe a touch of coffee. Discovered in South America before coffee, Mate is extremely popular in Latin America. In Argentina, it is the national drink. Mateine, the caffeine like substance in Yerba Mate, is energizing. Yerba Mate contains about the same amount of stimulant as a cup of coffee. This Organic Yerba Mate is traditionally processed. It is air and sun dried. Yerba Mate contains minerals including zinc, chromium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese and nickel. It also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2. Yerba Mate benefits may include reducing oxidative stress, improving cardiovascular health and increasing cognition. Enjoy a great cup of Organic Yerba Mate! Ingredients, Organic: Yerba Mate Contains antioxidants Medium in Mateine (a caffeine like substance) Altitude: 1500 - 3000 feet above sea level From Brazil (Parana)