Maté Citron® Green Mate & Lemon Tea - (25 Berlingo® tea bags)

What is the green maté with lemon made of? 

Mate is a drink made from the infusion of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, which is called "yerba mate" in Spanish or "erva mate" in Portuguese. This plant, which can grow up to 20 meters high, only grows in the border region between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Thus, these three countries are the only producers of mate in the world. 

Tea and mate should not be confused; mate is not obtained by the infusion of the Camellia Sinensis plant and therefore does not contain any theine. Nevertheless, it has similar virtues. 

Mate is an excellent stimulant. This is due to its high content in : 

Caffeine: well known for its stimulating effect. However, mate contains less caffeine than coffee. This avoids undesirable effects. 

Theobromine: this is what causes the bitterness of yerba mate. It is also found in cocoa beans. It stimulates the nervous system. 

Theophylline: the main active molecule in tea leaves. The stimulating effect of mate is often compared to tea because it releases energy over the long term, without a peak in intensity. 

Yerba mate leaves contain almost 90% more polyphenols than green tea. This makes it an excellent antioxidant. Thus, it boosts the immune system and metabolism.