Mate

Mate tea is American exoticism in its purest form!

Before delving into the story of the unique mate tea - an exotic drink supplied to the world market by Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina, we would like to quote a few opinions obtained as a result of a search for the query "mate tea reviews", which can interest the reader with informative content:

• "I drink mate before training, it removes toxins well and invigorates no worse than coffee",
• "My husband is a fan of all kinds of unusual teas, and mate is one of his favorites,"
• "My friend often drinks this tea from Kolebasa, conversations with him always turn out to be unusual,"
• "I decided to try it to make sure of what was said: 'mate has the power of coffee, the benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate', as a result I was convinced of the power of coffee for sure" ...

There are many similar reviews on the Internet, which allows us to conclude: mate tea is familiar to many in Ukraine, but it is not very popular. After all, exoticism needs to be understood! And this is not typical for everyone. But, it still has its fans in our country. And, quite a few. If you have not tried Paraguayan mate tea yet, but like to treat yourself to something new and original - you should decide to buy an extraordinary drink, and evaluate its privilege or "American incomprehensibility for a European" on your own taste. Some find it peculiar and drink it with pleasure, others - after a few sips prefer their favorite green, black teas. Everything is individual! Our right is to tell you about its origin, taste and aromatic features, brewing, beneficial properties. And the right remains for you - to try it or not.

It is not difficult to buy mate in Ukraine. If you are interested in the low cost and good quality of dry raw materials, order mate tea in the online store "My Tea" and satisfy your curiosity. Ordering a drink of Indian tribes means giving yourself the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of exoticism and travel!

Mate tea is an American tonic drink, still consumed by the Indians since ancient times. On the European continent, it gained popularity in the 16th century, but despite its constant presence on the tea market, it remains unfamiliar and more than exotic to many today.

Mate tea is a unique product made from dried and crushed leaves and young stems of the Paraguayan holly - an evergreen shrub or tree that reaches 15 meters in height and grows for about 100 years. In South America, it is the leader among coffee drinks. The raw materials are collected on huge plantations, dried well, do not ferment, are simply finely ground, sometimes crushed to a powder. You can see this if you buy mate tea at "My Tea". The price of mate tea here will pleasantly surprise you.

The taste is herbal, pronounced, bitter, strong, rich. Mate loses its inherent bitterness in milk. The aroma is unusual.

Useful properties

The iconic tea is a real source of nutrients. Its leaves contain:

• organic acids and chlorophyll,
vitamins A, groups B, C, E, P (up to 100 types), alkaloids and tannins,
• iron, manganese, potassium, sulfur, sodium, magnesium,
• Matein is a valuable component - a natural stimulant, similar in properties to caffeine. Only matein is inherently unique. It perfectly tones up, increases endurance and physical activity, while not exciting and does not cause insomnia. If caffeine is contraindicated for hypertensive and heart patients, then mate tea can be safely consumed by them. Its effect lasts up to 10 hours.

Buying mate tea means giving yourself the opportunity to obtain useful substances naturally. Its regular consumption has a significant effect on the body, namely:

• lowers blood pressure,
• dilates blood vessels,
• improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system,
• "polishes" digestion,
• removes excess fluid from the body,
• stimulates the adrenal glands,
• improves mood,
• strengthens memory
• activates the body's defenses,
• helps to cope with depression and mental disorders,
• used for obesity (well suppresses hunger and breaks down fats and carbohydrates),
• has a laxative and diuretic effect,
• normalizes metabolism.

Mate is calorie-free! 1 liter of tea contains only 30 calories!

Contraindication

Not recommended for children, pregnant and lactating women. Do not drink if you have kidney disease or are prone to salt deposits (stones, sand). The product is dangerous if you have high acidity and are prone to cancer.

Buying mate tea is easy, brewing and drinking it is interesting and not difficult!

It is not difficult to buy mate. Especially since the cost of mate is affordable for everyone. But, you still need to learn how to brew it! There is a peculiarity here, which significantly distinguishes tea drinking with an exotic drink from the traditional one.

Dry raw materials from Paraguay are brewed in a special container - and only then! Otherwise, there is no point in messing with it at all. In an ordinary cup or teapot, the brewing and drinking process will not make the proper impression.

"Calabash" or "calabasas" were made by the Indians from a wooden gourd or calabash tree. In appearance, it is a rounded cup without a handle with a mouthpiece (a bombilla - an interesting tube with a filter), through which the drink is drunk. Today, calabashes are made from many materials: oak, porcelain, ceramics, silver, etc. The appearance is very diverse: laconic, clean, with drawings, patterns ... The color scheme is for every taste. When choosing, remember: You are buying dishes in order to enjoy the tonic nectar. Therefore, it should impress you at first glance.

At the first stage, mate is poured into a calabash at the rate of 2/3 of the volume of the dishes. The raw materials must be shaken with the vessel tilted. Install a bombilla in the vacated place and put the “cup” on the table. Pour cold water into 2/3 of the remaining space, and fill the remaining 3 with hot water, not exceeding 80 °. Insist for up to 2 minutes and drink the healthy drink warm, slowly sipping through a tube (bombilla). At first, it may seem tasteless to you. But, it is worth trying it, even for the sake of fashion and interest. Moreover, the cost of mate tea is quite affordable.

Be careful! If the mate is left to stand, the taste will become very bitter.

It is absolutely impossible to leave the drink "for later". The bitterness will "go off scale".

Usually, no sweeteners are added to it, in rare cases - milk or lemon juice.

Some people are clever: instead of regular water, they use natural juices: peach, apple, orange.

You can add, as in coffee - cinnamon, ginger.

Europeans practice brewing mate in milk. In this case, 1 tablespoon of dry raw materials is poured into 1 glass of boiled milk, brought to a boil and turned off. In this case, the mixture must be stirred thoroughly. Pour into cups through a strainer, add honey.

There is also a cold brewing method: 2 tablespoons of raw materials are poured into 500 ml of hot water. Insist for up to 10 minutes and poured into glass vessels, in which ice, honey, and a little fruit juice are first placed. Drink through a straw. Original and sweet!

How much does mate cost? And where to buy mate tea in Kyiv?

You can buy mate tea in Ukraine in supermarkets and specialized stores that are professionally engaged in the sale of elite exotic drinks from many countries of the world. It is clear that it is possible to buy mate tea in Kiev and, for example, in Dnepropetrovsk at a contrasting cost. It is quite possible to protect yourself from unnecessary markups. Make a purchase of mate in the online store "My Tea", and make sure of its quality and adequate price for mate tea. In our online store, mate is visible "in the palm of your hand". Photos of dry raw materials fully correspond to reality. We are sincere with you and frank, because our desire corresponds to the main rule: to make every first client a regular consumer of another!

Today, to buy mate in Kiev, you don't need to wander through endless shops. The ancient, sacred elixir, which gives strength, both on the physical and psychological levels, can be ordered in our catalog within a few minutes. The affordability of mate prices puts it in the "acceptable" category.

If you have spared no time to study this material, then you are truly interested in the legendary Indian nectar. Who knows, maybe thanks to it American soldiers were famous for their agility, activity, and vigilance? To check this - you need to buy mate tea! Your body will both taste it and show changes, if any.