UKKO Mate tea natural – 500 g

Mate tea – a natural source of caffeinated energy and freshness

South American mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) is a popular alternative that provides sustained, steady stimulation thanks to the long-lasting effect of its caffeine, theobromine and theophylline content.

The polyphenols and flavonoids in the tea (e.g. chlorogenic acid, rutin) provide antioxidant cell protection, contribute to the body's natural defenses, and support mental alertness and concentration.

Mate tea also contains moderate amounts of B vitamins, minerals and triterpene saponins. Regular consumption may promote metabolic processes and also support digestion.

100% cut mate tea in a 500-gram pack.

Effects and benefits:

Active compounds: Caffeine (mateine), theobromine, theophylline, polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpene saponins, B vitamins, minerals. Internal use

Invigorating, stimulating: Improves mental alertness and concentration, and helps fight fatigue.

Metabolism-boosting: Supports digestion, reduces appetite and helps with fat burning.

Antioxidant: Protects cells and defends against oxidative stress (thanks to polyphenols).

Diuretic: Due to the diuretic and mild pressure-lowering effect of theobromine and saponins.

External use

Less common, but mate leaves or their water extract are sometimes used in firming, toning wraps or rinses, mainly in folk medicine. Today it is mostly used internally.

Suggested use:

Traditional preparation: Fill the mate gourd halfway with yerba mate, pour a little cold water over it, then after 1–2 minutes insert the bombilla and top up with water at 70–80 °C; it can be refilled several times to taste!

European preparation: Pour 200–250 ml (1 cup) of hot but not boiling water (approx. 90 °C) over 1 teaspoon (approx. 2–3 g) of cut mate tea. Cover, let it steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.

Drink 1–2 cups a day for an invigorating, refreshing effect – recommended in the morning or early afternoon.

Enjoy it plain or flavor it with lemon or honey.

Due to its high caffeine content, consult your doctor or pharmacist before regular consumption for children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in case of caffeine sensitivity or with cardiovascular disease!