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Mate / Honeybush Tisanes
Mate is a wild shrub from Argentina and a relative of the holly bush. Mate tea contains a stimulant similar to caffeine, although without the jitteriness or addictive tendencies. Many people say Mate contains caffeine, while just as many people swear it is a different version xanthene called Mateine. Reports show that the blends of natural chemicals present in Mate react differently on the central nervous system, as compared to just caffeine or guarana. These reports suggest Mate will keep you going longer than just caffeine, without the crash associated with drinking coffee or soft drinks. Not only is Mate tea an excellent alternative to drinking coffee, it also serves as a great appetite suppressant rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Mate was used as caffeine in Latin America before the advent of coffee. www.mymateworld.com

Brewing: Use 1 to 2 heaping teaspoons per cup of boiling water and steep up to 5 minutes. I have left these in all day and they do not become bitter.

Roasted Mate
Has a strong roasted taste. Makes a superb coffee substitute. Prepare like black tea.
Ingredients: Green Yerba mate
Premium: 1

Roasted Caramel Mate
A great combination of green yerba mate and caramel!
Ingredients: Green yerba mate, rooibos, caramel bits, chicory root and marigold blossoms.
Premium: 1

Chai Mate
Combining South America with India.
Ingredients, Green yerba mate, cardamom, pepper, star anise, cinnamon and cloves.
Premium: 1

Chocolate Macaroon
Combines Chocolate and coconut to taste like a chocolate macaroon!
Ingredients: Mate roasted rooibos, cocoa bits, barley malt, coconut rasps, cinnamon, cloves, cornflower blossoms, flavouring.
Premium: 1

Green Cancheada Mate
The cup has a mild body with a slightly bitter and wild Brazilian pampas taste.
Premium: 1

Lemon Flavoured Mate
Tending slightly sweet, this green mate finishes with palate cleansing Egyptian lemon. Delicious and invigorating.
Premium: NEW - backordered

Mint Mate
Mate blended with spearmint and a mint medley that soothes your taste buds!
Premium: 1

Honeybush Vanilla
South African Honeybush with vanilla bean bits and smooth vanilla extract. Excellent as an iced tea!
Premium: 2

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