Yerba Mate 101: Energy, Antioxidants & How to Brew It
A South American tradition Smooth, sustained energy — steeped for centuries A short, honest guide to yerba mate — what makes its lift so different from coffee, why it's so nutrient-dense, and how to brew it properly. Shop yerba mate → 01 — the basics What is yerba mate, really? Yerba mate is an herbal tea made from the dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a plant native to the subtropical forests of South America. Traditionally it's sipped from a hollowed gourd through a metal straw called a bombilla, which filters out the leaf particles — though today it's just as easy to find as loose leaf, tea bags, or ready-to-drink cans. The plant Ilex paraguariensis A holly species native to...