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Yerba Mate is from South America. It combats fatigue and sleepiness and sustains you throughout the day. I can’t tolerate heavy effects of caffeine. This does have a bit of caffeine in it, but does not create the same unpleasant reaction I get from coffee.

Yerba Mate is more than just a stimulating drink. It is a wonderful source of antioxidants. It has a full complement of vitamins and minerals, including chlorophyll which is great for your digestive system and blood. It also has vitamins A,B,C,E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more. This makes Yerba Mate an excellent immune boosting tonic.

Yerba Mate is great hot or cold. Try it with lemon, lime or add a bit of your favorite juice. It tastes great with milk and honey.

When I’m home I prefer to make my tea using a French Press. If I’m on the go it’s nice to carry a few bags with me. I find most eateries don’t have a great tea selection, but they are usually happy to bring me hot water.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear back from you.

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YERBA MATE

It’s a gorgeous summer morning. It was cool here so the windows are open. I enjoy that so much more than air conditioning. Made my pot of yerba mate, did my journaling and reaching for better feeling thoughts and visions.  I know all is well.  I am loved and supported.  I feel good.  It’s a great day.  I’m taking my fresh mango, cottage cheese and tea to enjoy on the deck.  Wishing you a wonderful day.

This is a nice twist on your summer beverage, healthy and tasty. Yerba Mate is one of my favorite tea’s. A bit of a stimulant due to the vitamins, minerals and a tad bit of caffeine. It’s not a late night tea for me.  No jitters if you are caffeine sensitive. This weekend when I was making my pot of tea I added fresh pineapple mint from my garden. Pineapple mint has a subtle flavor. It added a nice twist, plus the wonderful digestive benefits of mint. Get additional health benefits by sweetening with stevia. No calories, no effect on blood sugar. It takes a fraction of the amount to sweeten compared to sugar.

Growing mint is easy. It’s a hardy plant but can be invasive. I recommend keeping it in a pot.  It is an attractive plant and will look good among your other plants or on your patio.  When brewing it in with my tea I cut it up to help the oil release.

I like using loose leaf tea at home because I drink several cups a day and it’s less expensive and environmentally friendly.  A French press pot allows maximum contact between the water and herbs.  You can allow the herbs to steep for longer periods of time.  Brewing herbal teas longer is more beneficial to allow the vitamins, minerals  and all the good stuff to seep into the water.

In Joy.