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Beneath the rainforest canopy in South America, the Guarani Indians have been drinking the steeped juice of the leaves of the wild yerba tree-bush for centuries. They cite numerous health benefits, including increased immune system strength, improved digestion, stress reduction, and stimulation of mental processes.
In 1964 the Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific society concluded "it is difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to Mate in nutritional value" and that Yerba Mate contains "practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life."
Yerba Mate comes from a tree, "Ilex Paraguariensis", cultivated in South America. The yerba is the leaves; dried and crushed to make a tea-like herb.
In Argentina they sweeten the Yerba with sugar or honey. The majority of South Americans prefer it plain. Find your preference and enjoy!
This gourmet herbal tea is in loose leaf form and will require a tea infuser or tea filter when brewing. This can be purchased separately here.
