Rio Amazon Yerba Maté Teabags

• Helps maintain a healthy body weight
• Has stimulating and tonic properties that contribute to the resistance against mental and physical fatigue
• Contains antioxidant polyphenols
• 1500mg teabags

The traditional tea of Southern South America, Maté is brewed from the leaves and stem of the Ilex paraguariensis tree.

Unlike other teas, the leaves and stem are exposed to flames immediately after harvesting; a process known as sapeco. This is to quickly lessen the moisture but seal in the abundant vitamins (A, B, C, and E), minerals (magnesium, iron, calcium, riboflavin, niacin) and polyphenols. The leaves then undergo a second drying step but remain green due to the flame-drying action.

After the sapeco and drying, the green Maté is finely cut and put into unbleached teabags. Its taste is often described as green, grassy and herbaceous, with a slightly smoky flavour, and not unlike green tea.

Infuse 1 teabag in a cup of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Sweeten with honey or sugar as desired. Drink 3 cups per day at least half an hour before meals.

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Pure, finely cut leaves of Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis). Teabag: Unbleached paper.

Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians
Free From Gluten, GMO, Soya, Nuts, Dairy, Wheat and Corn.
Plastic Free Tea Bags. 

Contains caffeine (between 0.7-2%) and other xanthines.