Yerba Mate Tea Recipe!

With this tea, you can make it any time of the day. breakfast, lunch, teatime, this tea is great for a bedtime tea! Ok reader, I have to let you know something, I never heard of this tea but here is a recipe, plus the benefits of Yerba Mate Tea Recipe. 

Just hearing about this Tea? I am with you! My dad brought this can of Tea from a market and He had this can of tea (never thought I would see tea in a can :D) and said “I have something for you” I looked and saw the drink and said oh um, what is this? he said.”It’s Tea and you could write it about it on your site” Well here it is! lol 🙂

Yerba Mate Tea Recipe is a traditional South American drink that’s said to taste like tea, have the energizing hit of coffee, and the joy-inducing benefits of chocolate. Sound too good to be true? Keep reading for the complete benefits, and a recipe to try at home.

Yerba Mate Tea Recipe is good for anyone, here are the benefits of this Tea.

What is Yerba Mate Tea?

This tea is made from the dried twigs and leaves of the “ilex paraguariensis plant” (say that five times fast LOL), yerba mate tea is typically steeped in hot water and then sipped with a metal straw from a container called a “gourd”—which can be as simple as a hollowed-out gourd or as intricate as a homemade ceramic. The eco-friendly, reusable straw, called a “bombilla,” has filters out the tea leaves. (So don’t worry about any getting stuck between your teeth, so much better than coffee uh?). Yerba Mate Tea Recipe is the best for a pick me up in the morning.

So now that you know what this is made from and if it’s good for you, here is some more info on this drink that I tried recently. (By the way, This tea is so good)

Whoa! Now here are great reasons to make this tea! Yerba Mate tea Recipe.

8 Yerba Mate Tea benefits.

1. Boosts energy and focus.

Sure, Yerba mate tea may not be officially categorized as a nootropic, but it has a similar ability to boost focus, decrease mental fog, and increase energy, thanks to the caffeine content. While an eight-ounce serving has less caffeine than a cup of joe, it has more caffeine than a cup of black tea. (wow)

2. Helps with constipation.

Caffeine has been shown to help you go by making the colon—the last stop before the rectum— more active than if you were to drink just water or decaf coffee. This Tea is not only great for when you want a pick me up, but it is good for you!

3. Protects again free radicals.

The yerba mate tea base is rich in antioxidants, including xanthines, caffeoyl derivatives, saponins, and polyphenols. This can help protect us from free radical damage, which can contribute to cancer, heart disease, premature aging, and more. (If you’ve heard that green tea is rich in antioxidants, consider the fact that yerba mate tea has more antioxidants than the classic morning Bev).

4. Lowers bad cholesterol.

One study found that drinking about four cups of yerba mate each day for 40 days helped people to significantly lower their levels of LDL cholesterol (that’s the bad kind, FYI), which the researchers conclude may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

5. Assists in healthy weight loss.

While weight loss isn’t and shouldn’t be everyone’s goal, a few small studies suggest that yerba mate tea may have that effect. One small study in overweight people who took three grams of a yerba mate supplement a day showed an average loss of a pound-and-a-half over 12 weeks—without making any other lifestyle changes.

6. May improve workout performance.

One very small study of 14 normal-weight adults who took a one gram supplement of yerba mate right before exercising found they were able to work out harder at the gym or around your home.

7. Lowers blood sugar.

Research has shown that yerba mate tea may be able to lower blood sugar in individuals with diabetes. One 60-person study suggests that drinking yerba mate tea three times a day for two months might help lower blood sugar if you have diabetes. But because caffeine may make it harder for individuals with diabetes to balance their blood sugar, the limited data shouldn’t be taken as fact.

8. Strengthens the immune system.

Considering the fact that yerba mate tea is rich in antioxidants, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the immune system loves it. While research has not yet explored the direct effects of consuming the tea on your immune system, the tea contains saponins that have been previously shown to boost your immune system.

So I tried it and you going to think “hmm Rebekah I don’t know, I love the other teas you have on your site and they sound so good.” Just wait till you try this Tea! for real when you take that first sip I am sure you will come back and say Thanks for this post, Rebekah!! LOL. But in all seriousness, This Tea will make your life better for sure 🙂 So Go ahead and try out Yerba Mate Tea Recipe.

On to the recipe!

This easy recipe for cold-brewed yerba mate brews in the fridge overnight. It can be drunk straight, mixed with a sweetener, or made into a yerba mate smoothie in the morning. This Yerba Mate Tea Recipe is fun to make as well!.

The flavor of brewed mate resembles an infusion of vegetables, herbs, grass and is reminiscent of some varieties of green tea. It can be bitter if steeped in boiling water. Flavored mate is also sold, in which the mate leaves are blended with other herbs (such as peppermint) or citrus rind.

Yerba mate can also be found in various energy drinks on the market today.

When yerba mate is harvested, the branches are often dried by a wood fire, resulting in a smoky flavor. The plant Ilex paraguariensis can vary in strength of the flavor, caffeine levels, and other nutrients depending on whether it is a male or female plant. Female plants tend to be milder in flavor and lower in caffeine.

The Yerba Mate Tea Recipe.

• 8 to 12 ounces of water (cool)
• 1 tablespoon loose-leaf yerba mate (or two teabags)
• (Optional) 1 tablespoon Optional: honey or juice (pineapple, orange, lemon, or other) to taste

Steps to Make It

1. Combine water and yerba mate in a glass. Cover the glass with a small saucer or plastic wrap (if you want to).
2. Leave it in the fridge overnight.
3. In the morning, strain the leaves or remove the teabags.
4. Add honey or juice to taste and enjoy this drink anytime!

 

A lot to read right? haha, I am glad you were willing to read so much! You learned about the same new tea I just heard of! But I’m Not done. I have something else you should try out. If you’re Looking for a tea to have with breakfast Click here for the best Tea for breakfast.

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