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Vitamins B-1, B-2, A, Riboflavin, Carotene, Colin, Pantothenic acid, Inositol and 15 types of Aminoacids(F> Alikaridis 1987) are also contained.
These, as well the presence of 11 polyphenols (Kawakami, A. Kabayashi 1991) are same of the components that make Yerba Mate a very Healthy Drink. Recent studies indicate that polyphenols are a powerful antioxidants that strengthen the organism's natural defenses, and protect it against the cellular destruction that cause physical deterioration and the development of sicknesses. (J. Caroer 1988. Mateine, a chemical sustance from the family of the xanteins, is also contained in Yerba Mate. Its chemical structure is similar to that of caffeine, but with different effects on the body. Even though mateine, as caffeine, is a stimulant of the central nervous system and a promoter of mental activity, it is different from the later as it does not interfere with sleeping patterns. And contrarily to other xanteins, mateine is also smooth diuretic. Regarding the effects of Yerba Mate, changes in behavior such as an increase in energy and vitality are also observed, a well as an increased capacity of concentration, reduction of nervousness and increased resistance to mental and mental fatigue. An improvement of mood, specially in cases of depression, frequently occurs as a result of its use (D. Mowrey 1991).
Yerba Mate Preparation
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Gourd (Mate) and metal straw (Bombilla): The are two
traditional's way to preparing it.POURED MATE: It is prepared in a small gourd, filled two thirds full with Yerba Mate. The infusion is obteined by pouring hot water that should not have been boiled (ideally 80 C). into de gourd. It is drunk through a metal straw that has a filter in its lower tip, so the particles don't get drawn in this it is been drinked in Argentina by centuries, where it turns more a daily ritual than a simple drink. it is like for the American a cup of coffee or to the Chinese's a cup of tea.
KEYS TO A CORRECT PREPARATION: The gourd is filled with Yerba Mate up to two thirds of its volume. Then, the Yerba On one side is wet with a large spoonful of cold or warm water. After a minute, the metal straw is introduced in the same spot, until reaches the bottom of the gourd. Hot water, but never boiling, can then poured on the same side of the gourd, taking care no to wet the whole surface of mate leaf. This pouring procedure called "cebar" in ARgentina, it is considered an art by the aficionados of mate. CUP OF MATE: (mate cocido) Mate can be prepared in a cup using looses leaves, just like any other infusion like tea. It is called Mate Cocido en Argentina, like many other infusions, it can be enjoyed hot or cold, and can be sweetened with sugar or honey according to taste. By adding milk, it becomes a ideal drink for children's. Yerba Mate as been sold in a mate bags to make easy to use, you can find those in one of our links of Yerba Mate Products |