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- Eco Teas - Yerba Mate Unsmoked Leaf & Stem Traditional Cut - 16 oz. (1 lb. / 454 g) Eco Teas Organic & Fair Trade Unsmoked Yerba Mate is an organic, unsmoked, traditional cut of yerba mate leaf, stem, and powder. Packed with antioxidants, rich in B vitamins and minerals, yerba mate is nature's original energy tonic. This box of 24 individually wrapped tea bags makes it easy and convenient to elevate your energy, increase your metabolism, and enhance your mood. Enhances physical energy Stimulates mental clarity Supports weight loss regimens that include a balanced diet and exercise Elevates mood Aids elimination Discover why EcoTeas Unsmoked Yerba Mate is becoming the favorite choice of mate fans from coast to coast. They source their organic yerba mate from a small family farm in northeastern Argentina. EcoTeas' farmers have developed a unique smoke-free drying process to achieve a smooth, clean flavor. They employ sustainable farming techniques to ensure a biologically-rich, economically-productive future for their family and their community. Yerba Mate History & Culture The first people to discover yerba mate were the Guarani (pronounced wa-ra-nee). Their traditional homeland in Paraguay, northern Argentina, and southern Brazil overlaps the home range of wild yerba mate. The Guarani enjoy yerba mate as a daily tonic, and also as the basis of their medicinal system. They have a legend telling how yerba mate was the gift of a benevolent god, who gave the tree to a small group of weary travelers as a reward for their righteousness. When Jesuit missionaries arrived in the region in the 16th century, they organized the Guarani people into a system of missions along the Rio Alto Parana. These missions grew so wealthy as a result of their yerba mate plantations that the regional secular governments ejected the Jesuits and took over production. This was an era of much hardship and turmoil for the Guarani people. Over the course of the following centuries, yerba mate developed into an icon of national identity for many South American countries, especially Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. To this day, Argentines traveling abroad can be easily recognized by their mate gear, which they take out at every opportunity. If you see a group of young people sitting on a beach in Miami or in a cafe in Paris sharing mate, chances are you'll overhear them speaking in Spanish in their distinctive Argentine accent, which sounds just a bit like Italian. At the heart of yerba mate culture is the ritual of sharing. If an Argentine asks you to share a mate, this is a great compliment. She is inviting you into a circle of friendship and hospitality. Like the Japanese tea ceremony, a subtle language has evolved around the rate of pouring the water, and also the size of the pours. Generally speaking, smaller and slower pours indicate a greater level of interpersonal connection because this makes the yerba last longer! Yerba Mate is finally shaking off its sleepy regional roots and going global. It's showing up as a "power ingredient" in energy drinks and other products in their fast-paced culture. However, if we North Americans want to become the #1 importer of yerba mate, we still have a long way to go. Yerba Mate has been popular in the Middle East for quite a while. Something about the communal nature of the yerba mate ritual must appeal to Arabic traditions of hospitality, friendship, and family. Believe it or not, the #1 importer of yerba mate is currently Syria. Yerba Mate Botany & Ecology Yerba Mate is known to botanists as Ilex paraguariensis. This Latin name literally means "Paraguayan holly". That's right, yerba mate is a type of holly. It naturally grows as a spindly tree in the intermediate layer of the forest. Imagine a tree as tall as a flowering dogwood, with large waxy leaves like a rhododendron's. Farmers generally prune their yerba mate trees to keep them short and bushy, so they are easier to harvest. Yerba Mate produces clusters of wh
- UPC # 819162004579
- Size/Form 16 oz.
Suggested Use: Hot: Use a percolator, French Press, tea ball, tea press, tea pot, strainer, or espresso machine. Add one tablespoon per 8 oz of water. Moisten herb with cool water before brewing. Don't use boiling water; 170°F is ideal. Steep 4-6 minutes. Drink 1-2 cups daily for optimum results. Iced: Steep directly in cold water - no heat required. Stire and strain after 10+ minutes. Add ice, sweetener and citrus to taste. More Options: Blend with herbs for added benefits. Sip traditional-style through a bombilla (tea straw). INGREDIENTS Eco Teas - Yerba Mate Unsmoked Leaf & Stem Traditional Cut - 16 oz. (1 lbs. / 454 g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 6g (makes 8 fl oz prepared) Servings Per Container: About 76 Amount Per Serving %DV* Calories 10 Organic Yerba Mate Leaf & Stem** 6 g † Caffeine 50 mg † Theobromine 4.3 mg † * Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value (DV) not established. ** Fair for Life certified fair trade ingredient.
