World Sight Day celebration that takes place every year on the second Thursday of October. It is a great opportunity to explore the topic of eye health and learn about natural ways to support our vision. It turns out that by drinking yerba mate, we can provide ourselves with valuable vitamins and minerals needed for proper eye function! Let's take a closer look at this fascinating link between yerba mate and eye health.
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Yerba mate has been with the South American people for centuries, providing them not only with an everyday drink but also a way to improve their mood and concentration. But did you know that its effects on our bodies go much deeper, right down to the level of neurotransmitters? In this article, we'll explore the fascinating link between yerba mate and dopamine – a key neurotransmitter responsible for our wellbeing.
Yerba mate, a traditional South American Indian infusion prepared from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, is gaining popularity around the world. It is valued for its stimulating and health-promoting properties, but what about its taste? What does it taste like and what can the taste of yerba mate be compared to? Is yerba mate strong? Can it delight? Or, on the contrary, reject? In this blog post, we will try to answer these questions and introduce you to this unique brew from a remote corner of the world.
What comes to mind when you hear about yerba mate? The image that immediately pops into our heads is that of a steaming vessel with a hot beverage and a metal tube stuck in it – the bombilla. This object with a funny-sounding name is an integral part of the yerba mate drinking ritual. How is it that we use the bombilla to drink yerba mate? What is the best bombilla for yerba mate? Where to buy your first bombilla? Today we will answer all these questions.
The legendary brew of the Guarani Indians is winning the hearts and taste buds of people all over the world. And it is all due to its unique taste and health properties. Yerba mate is not only an excellent stimulant, but also – as it turns out – has a great effect on digestion. How can it aid in the fight against stomach problems? Read on and we will answer all your questions and dispel all your doubts!
Pick the leaves, grind them, throw the whole thing into a mate cup and pour water over it? Too simple to be true! Cultivating Ilex paraguariensis and making yerba mate is a long process overseen by many people. In today's article, we take an in-depth look at the stages of production of our favourite dried mate tea. If you want to know how it happens that the holly leaves make their way from the bush to your calabash, we invite you to read on!