Yerba mate (pronounced yer-bah ma-teh) is a South American tea made from the leaves of the tree Ilex paraguariensis. Native to South America, yerba mate was originally consumed by indigenous Guaraní communities. It’s now a common drink in many parts of South America. Thanks to its high amounts of vitamins and minerals, yerba mate has grown in popularity across the globe in recent years.
People have used yerba mate as a medicinal beverage for centuries. From heart, skin, and gut health to diabetes management, there are lots of claims about the health benefits of yerba mate. In recent years, modern research has confirmed many — but not all — of these health benefits. Let’s take a closer look.
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What Exactly is Yerba Mate Tea?
Yerba mate tea is a traditional South American drink made from the dried leaves of the yerba mate plant. It is very popular in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay. Known for its rich, earthy flavor, yerba mate tea is enjoyed both as a daily drink and in social gatherings.
This herbal tea is famous for its natural caffeine content, offering a smooth energy boost without the crash that coffee often brings. Yerba mate is also packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, helping to support overall health, improve focus, and boost metabolism.
Traditionally, yerba mate tea is prepared in a hollowed-out gourd and sipped through a special metal straw called a bombilla. Sharing yerba mate is a common cultural ritual, symbolizing friendship and community across South America.
Today, yerba mate tea is enjoyed worldwide, both hot and cold. It can be flavored with honey, lemon, or mint for extra taste, making it a healthy, energizing alternative to regular tea and coffee.
Yerba mate contains an abundance of bioactive compounds that could act both independently and synergistically to produce various biological effects. However, most mechanisms are theoretical, and more research is needed to better understand how yerba mate works.
Yerba mate's stimulant properties are mostly attributed to its caffeine content. On average, the content of caffeine in yerba mate is less than coffee, but it can be similar depending on brewing conditions.
The xanthines in yerba mate (e.g., caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine) are also suggested to be responsible for increasing fat oxidation and thermogenesis. This, combined with the regulation of genes involved in adipogenesis (the synthesis of new fat cells) and the increased production of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), could contribute to the proposed antiobesity effect of yerba mate. Despite this, clinical trials have generally reported negligible weight loss effects.
Yerba mate is rich in polyphenols, such as chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, that have antioxidant activity and may help protect the body from oxidative stress. These compounds can directly scavenge free radicals while also enhancing the body’s own antioxidant defense mechanisms.
The lipid-lowering effects of yerba mate have been proposed to be due to the reduced absorption of fats and the regulation of lipid metabolism. Theoretically, yerba mate might also reduce glucose absorption and enhance glucose uptake by cells in the body, providing a blood-glucose-lowering effect. Increased levels of GLP-1 may further support blood glucose regulation.
1. Forms and Preparation: Yerba mate is consumed as a hot or cold infusion using dried or roasted leaves, instant tea powder, or in capsule form with powdered leaves or tea extract.
2. Dosage and Usage: Tea infusions are typically consumed about 1 liter daily (divided into 3 doses); instant tea is taken at 2.5–5 grams daily; capsules are taken at 1.5–3 grams daily, all usually in three doses.
3. Health Benefits: All forms of yerba mate have shown antioxidant effects, with studies highlighting benefits like lowering LDL cholesterol, improving glucose control, increasing fat burning, and reducing body fat.
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Yerba mate tea is traditionally prepared by infusing hot or cold water with dried or roasted yerba mate leaves, or by dissolving instant yerba mate powder in water.
Most studies suggest drinking about 1 liter (around 4 cups) of yerba mate tea daily, divided into three doses, for best health benefits.
Yes, yerba mate is available in capsules containing powdered leaves or dehydrated extract, usually taken in doses of 1.5 to 3 grams per day.
Regular consumption of yerba mate may help lower LDL cholesterol, improve blood sugar control, boost fat burning, and offer antioxidant protection.
Yes, instant yerba mate tea has demonstrated similar antioxidant effects and health benefits when consumed at appropriate dosages.