Before we talk about any benefits of Yerba Mate, let’s describe what it is. Yerba Mate is an herbal plant that grows in South American countries (mainly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay). It is made of the leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. For people to drink it, they need to dry the leaves over fire then steep in hot water. It is traditionally consumed from a container called gourd and sipped with a metal straw.
There is a great social aspect to Yerba Mate similar to how Middle Easterners enjoy drinking coffee together (speaking about coffee you might want to quit that and get Jabali). More importantly, Yerba Mate has many health benefits beyond being caffeine rich. Let’s explore that.
Smooth high energy
Yerba Mate has high caffeine content. For example, a can of Jabali boasts 80mg of caffeine which is as much caffeine as one cup of coffee and a can of your typical energy drink. But the main difference is you get that nice caffeine jolt that helps you focus in the morning without the afternoon jitters. Many of the people who tried Jabali before confirmed how smooth the caffeine rush they experienced.
Weight loss
Yerba Mate is antioxidants rich. It contains: 1. Xanthines: Compound that acts as a stimulant and includes caffeine 2. Caffeoyl derivatives: Compound that accounts for the main antioxidant capacity for Yerba Mate 3. Saponins: Has anti-inflammatory properties 4. Polyphenols: Compounds that can contribute to burning fat. A study conducted at the University of Illinois has shown that Yerba Mate has more antioxidant capacity than green tea, which is known to be antioxidant rich.
The combination of antioxidants and caffeine may help in curbing your appetite and burning belly fat.
Mental health
There is a reason why South Americans like to drink Yerba Mate and socialize. It can be a great mood booster with anti-depressant properties. Why shock your mind with the traditional sources of caffeine when you can get a gentle and relaxing morning jolt with Jabali?
Immunity
Yerba Mate may boost your immunity given it contains Saponins which has anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to small amounts of vitamins such as Vitamin C and E.
Also, Jabali is a source of Vitamin B6, B12 and Zinc which contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Mental performance
The combination of the smooth caffeine jolt and L-Theanine in Jabali can enhance mental focus and memory. If you want to impress your boss and clients, you definitely want to give Yerba Mate a try. No wonder why the one of best footballers in history is a fan of the tea (see here).
I think we said enough about the benefits of Yerba Mate. We are happy to be the first local brand to bring this magical tea to the region. Try it yourself and tell us what you think @bejabali.