This evergreen shrub found in South America is famed for its invigorating effect. Yerba Maté's Latin name is Ilex paraguariensis and is a species of the holly (family Aquifoliaceae).
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As low as £7.00This evergreen shrub found in South America is famed for its invigorating effect. Yerba Mat�'s Latin name is Ilex paraguariensis and is a species of the holly (family Aquifoliaceae). It is drunk there usually from a hollowed out gourd and special silver straw. As with green tea, it is a great source of antioxidants and helpful in times of fasting. The green variety has a vegetal, herbal, astringent flavour with a slight smoky edge.
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As low as £7.00A stimulating drink that is believed to be very healthy. Ours is the finest, slowly matured type. This roasted version has a delicious nutty character with smooth caramel notes like a black tea. Although classed as a herbal tea it contains caffeine. People who like their caffeine but find that coffee can give them the jitters are often able to tolerate the effects in mat� better, perhaps due to the presence of theobromine and theophylline, which mean the body processes the caffeine in a different way.
