The Tao of Tea, Organic Chimarrao Brazilian Yerba Mate Tea, 4 oz (114 g)

Description USDA Organic Pure Leaf Teas Brews 60 Cups Certified Organic by QAI Origin, Brazil  Yerba Mate was first used by the Guarani Indians, who believed it could cleanse and heal the spirit. Now, millions enjoy it in South America. Our Mate is grown on a 100% organic, family farm in Southern Brazil. Chimarrao Chimarrao is a style of Yerba Mate and a local favorite in Rio Grande do Sul (a state in southern Brazil). The composition of the leaf is in the form of a powder, unlike the full leaves of the traditional Yerba Mate. The powdered consistency provides a creamy texture to the brew. Yerba Mate Yerba Mate (llex Paraguariensis) is an evergreen plant of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). The plant can reach heights of 10-12 meters, but is generally pruned to about 4-6 meters. Although the plant does produce small flowers and fruit, only the distinctive oval shaped leaves and stems are plucked for processing. Mate Constituents Mate contains vitamins (A, B1 B2