UKKO Maté tea with Indian lemongrass – 500 g

The pairing of gently smoky mate and fresh, citrusy lemongrass caresses the senses – time and again, a cup of warm, fragrant tea helps you relax after a tiring day. Lemongrass is traditionally consumed as a tea for digestive complaints, nervous tension and cold symptoms.

South American mate tea (Ilex paraguariensis) is a popular alternative that provides lasting, continuous 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 freshness and concentration.

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

100% cut mate tea with lemongrass, 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 freshness and concentration and counteracts fatigue.

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

Antioxidant: Cell-protecting, protection against oxidative stress (through its polyphenols).

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

External use

Less typical, but mate leaves or their aqueous extract are used in some places in skin-firming, toning wraps or rinses, mainly in folk medicine. Today it is mostly used internally.

Directions for 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.

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

You can drink 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!