The Mate Factor Original Fresh Green Yerba Mate Loose Tea Description Energizing Herb Tea ~ The Healthy Energizer Antioxidant Rich! Fresh Green Style! Good Hot or Cold! Helps Manage Weight! Healthy Coffee Alternative! Energizes Without the Jitters! Discover Yerba Mate! A treasure from South America now comes home to you. Yerba Mate gently sustains you throughout the day, combating fatigue and sleepiness. Its stimulating properties long lasting and found by most to be free from the unpleasant side effects often associated with coffee and other teas. Yerba Mate is more than just an invigorating brew. It is one of nature's best sources of antioxidants. In addition, a full complement of vitamins and minerals (including chlorophyll, vitamins A, B, C, E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more) help make a cup of Mate tea an excellent immune-boosting tonic. Our unique fresh, green style is neither smoked nor aged in order to preserve the bright green flavor and vital nutrients. We use 100% certified organic Mate, responsibly grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The Mate Factor is founded on providing a fair wage to the local people in South America who produce our special Mate. Health Tip: A cheerful heart is good medicine. Directions Preparation Hints: Traditionally: Yerba Mate is enjoyed in a carved gourd with a bombilla (a filtered straw) but this special cut is suitable for just about any use. Try these: Coffee Machine: Put 1/4 cup of herb into the filter (adjust to your desired strength). Run the coffee machine's cycle as normal. For a smoother taste, wet herb with cold water before running cycle. Tea Pot or Tea Ball: Use between 1 tsp to 1 tbsp per cup, and let steep to desired strength. French Press: In an 8 cup press, use about 1/3 cup herb (adjust to your desired strength). In 3-4 cup presses, use 3-4 tbsp. Pre-moisten with cold water bef
