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Mate tea is made from yerba mate, also known as congonha, which originates in the subtropical region of South America. Its scientific name is Ilex paraguariensis, and is widely cultivated in the southern region of Brazil and in Argentina, Uruguay and other countries. neighbors of the South. The parts used in the plant are the leaves and stalk , and mate tea has properties that bring benefits to those who drink the drink in moderation.
Benefits of Mate Tea
Mate tea is rich in vitamins and minerals , such as: calcium , potassium, magnesium, manganese, vitamins A , B complex, vitamins C and E. It is believed that its properties consist of being stimulating, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, diuretic and even laxative, due to its alkaloids such as caffeine, theophylline, saponin, and folic acids .
Thus, one of the main benefits of yerba mate is to provide a reduction in cholesterol levels . Tea can, on the other hand, offer protection against heart and liver diseases and prevent premature aging and other degenerative diseases, due to its fight against free radicals. Digestion is also favored by drinking mate tea.
Other Indications
Mate tea has a stimulating effect on the brain such as caffeine, speeds up metabolism and thus helps to lose weight , as it reduces the absorption of excess fat. In addition, other mate benefits include:
- Cellulite treatment;
- Prevention of various types of cancer;
- Decrease in lesions on the vessel wall due to atherosclerosis;
- Improved glucose and fat metabolism.
Mate tea can be found in various forms and brands, always with the same benefits: in mate, in lion mate tea, yerba mate and tererê. However, in the finished products, there are probably the harmful effects of adding sugar and preservatives.
How to Prepare Mate Tea
Mate is a tea that can be eaten both hot and iced, and even with a mixture of lemon juice – it is the famous lemon mate on the beaches of Rio. To prepare mate tea, you need to use 1 teaspoon of the herb for 1 cup of almost boiling water .
You can let it stay warm or cold in the refrigerator, strain it and put sugar in it or not . In chimarrão, gourds with “pumps” are used (photo), which are silver straws carved with a filter at the bottom end; to drink tea. In this case, there is no need to strain, the herb is placed in the gourd leaving 1 third of the free space on one side, where the hot water is added. The water can be replenished as you drink the tea in the bowl.
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Where to Find Mate Tea
Mate tea can be found in supermarkets, pharmacies and health food stores , depending on availability and local culture. It is sold in the form of dried leaves, sachets or even powder.
Mate tea is bad?
Used in small quantities per day, mate tea is not harmful . However, for those who are not used to, you should not drink several glasses a day, especially in cases of hypertension, as caffeine can raise blood pressure.
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If it is associated with alcoholism or smoking, mate tea can increase problems and risk of disease. Nor is it highly recommended to abuse tea when you have anxiety-related disorders , due to sensitivity to caffeine.
People with hemorrhagic disorders and diabetes should consult their doctor before starting to take yerba mate, as clotting and blood glucose control can be impaired with the herb. Finally, for any disease that is poorly related to caffeine, such as gastritis , the use of tea may be contraindicated.
Daily intake
The maximum safe caffeine consumption per day is up to 300 mg per day, according to some studies. This would give you two to three cups of mate tea a day.
Contraindications for Mate Tea
Mate tea is contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular problems, pregnant women or infants, in addition to the series of observations. Babies can gain a certain addiction to caffeine and suffer from withdrawal after breastfeeding , if caffeinated drinks are used in the mother’s diet.
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