herbalhut.com presents La Merced Organic Yerba Mate

(Establecimiento Las Marias, Imported from Argentina) Yerba Mate, or Mate as it is often called, is a South American herb that has won many admirers because of its many beneficial properties. Mate is a natural stimulant devoid of side effects and toxicity. Recent studies have suggested that yerba mate has even more polyphenols than green tea; it is also naturally low in caffeine. Since 1956 Las Marias has carefully supervised the cultivation of yerba maté to produce the best plant varieties and some 4,000 hectares are currently cultivated. Las Marias is the leading producer of Yerba Maté in the world. The La Merced brand of yerba mate is grown and manufactured under GMP, certified by Fundacion ArgenINTA, IRAM, certified organic by the International Agricultural Organization. tea > read more about yerba maté
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La Merced Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) Gives your spirits a healthier lift! Instructions: The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add stevia or honey to sweeten. Supplements Facts:(Amount per tea bag/% Daily Value) Magnesium 14g/6%; Sodium 6mg/0%; Potassium 45mg/1%; Yerba Maté leaves 3g.
La Merced Organic Chai 96% Organic Yerba Maté, 4% Chai	20 Bags/box	562-101	1 Box $5.19 12 Boxes $59.99
La Merced Organic Mandarin Orange 97½% Organic Yerba Maté, 1½% Natural Mandarin Orange Flavor, 1% Natural Lemon Flavor	20 Bags/box	562-103	1 Box $5.19 12 Boxes $59.99
La Merced Organic Original 100% Organic Yerba Maté	20 Bags/box	562-100	1 Box $5.19 12 Boxes $59.99
La Merced Organic Strawberry Vanilla 93¾% Organic Yerba Maté, 3½% Natural Strawberry and 1½% Natural Vanilla Flavors	20 Bags/box	562-102	1 Box $5.19 12 Boxes $59.99
In the past Yerba Maté or Maté herb was used as a beverage by the Guarani Indians and cultivation was developed by the Jesuit missionaries. Today Yerba Maté is enjoyed by all of Argentina - from the Gauchos on the Pampas to the office workers in the cafés of Buenos Aires to London. It is an important social drink with its own traditions and rituals and it is becoming increasingly popular in the US. It increses energy and vitality, improves alertness, reduces nervousness and muscle tension and although it is non-alcoholic creates a feeling of well being. It also reputedly boosts the libido.