Yerba Mate - Thermogenic Properties

We are proud to feature Eco Teas Yerba mate, Yerba Mate is a member of the holly family and when brewed it produces a green, earthy tasting stimulating beverage. Yerba mate is rich in vitamins and minerals and unlike coffee mate produces a clean jitter free lift and nurtures your body at the same time. Mate is a wonderful tea that increases metabolism and burns fat, making it a great addition to any weight lose program. Mate does contain caffeine at half the rate of coffee per cup. Read more about Yerba mate and caffeine and its thermogenic properties:

Yerba Mate and Caffeine

Yerba mate provides 25 mg of caffeine per 2g tea bag in 8 oz of water. For comparison, the average cup of coffee has 135 mg of caffeine. The average cup of black tea contains 50 mg. Green tea has 30 mg. But, not all 'caffeines' are the same, however. What we refer to as 'caffeine' is really a group of substances known to chemists as Xanthine Alkaloids. The caffeine in coffee is very physical and quick to take effect. Theophylline is the 'caffeine' found in green tea. It tends to be very mental. Theobromine is the 'caffeine' found in chocolate. It tends to be very slow-releasing.

Yerba mate actually contains a mixture of these three xanthine alkaloids. It also provides minerals to support nervous system function, and B-vitamins to relax muscles. For these reasons, it produces a balanced, long-lasting physical and mental stimulation.

At one point, South American chemists were so intrigued by the qualitative difference between yerba mate stimulation and coffee stimulation that they invented a phantom molecule called mateine to explain it. They claimed that mateine was a unique molecule in the xanthine alkaloid family. We now know this is not the case, though we still sometimes refer to mateine as the holistic effect of drinking yerba mate.

Yerba mate receives a lot of attention as a diet and weight-loss tea. While nothing can replace a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a great attitude, yerba mate can certainly give you a boost:

• Yerba Mate raises metabolism.
• Yerba Mate regulates appetite, encouraging a healthy diet.
• Yerba Mate aids digestion.
• Yerba Mate is thermogenic. "Thermogenic" means that it actually induces the body to burn calories.
• Yerba Mate provides antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, and B vitamins to support a healthy lifestyle.

Yerba mate is one of the more unique teas on available today, it is stimulating and nutritive and the Argentinian cowboys Guachos refer to it a liquid vegetable. It is easy to brew and tastes great both hot and cold, you can add milk or lemon like you would to black tea. Last but not least the anti-oxidnat capacity of Yerba mate is quite a bit higher than green tea. In fact it is 5 times stronger an anti-oxidant than green tea! And, Yerba mate is much more affordable than green tea, our Eco Teas Yerba Mate retails for $8.77 a pound. The friendly price point, unique nutrition and thermogenic properties makes Yerba Mate one of the most exciting beverages available.