Yerba Mate 500g Argentinian Tea (Made in Argentina) READY - - - - - - - - - - - - What Is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate is an herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea. Yerba mate is traditionally consumed from a container called a gourd and sipped with a metal straw that has a filter at its lower end to strain out the leaf fragments. Sharing it from this traditional gourd is said to be a sign of friendship and bonding. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Health Benefits of Yerba Mate - Rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients - Can Boost Energy and Improve Mental Focus - May Enhance Physical Performance - May Protect Against Infections - May Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat - May Boost Your Immune System - Lowers Blood Sugar Levels - May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease