Saturday, January 9, 2010

Guayaki Traditional Yerba Mate, 100% Organic,5 Lb Bulk Loose Mate

  • 5 lb bag
  • Ideal for use in a French press, coffee maker, or espresso machine. Five pounds of loose-leaf mate makes approximately 500 cups of mate.
  • BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING


Product Description
Long revered as a powerful rejuvenator, yerba maté has been consumed by the people of South America for many centuries. Both nutritious and stimulating, yerba maté contains natural caffeine, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants providing an invigorating rush of energy while calming the nerves, and promoting incredible clarity of mind. Yerba maté is a social drink in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay where it is shared customarily out of a hollowed-out gourd in a gesture of community and hospitality. The Gauchos (Argentine cowboys) drink maté as their "liquid vegetable", relying on its array of nutrients to power them throughout the day. People have survived periods of drought and famine drinking yerba maté and revere it as the drink of the gods. In Argentina, yerba maté is consumed 7 to 1 over coffee, and is believed to lift the spirit: "Te levanta el espíritu. Hot Mate - Place a tea bag in a cup of hot (not boiling) water. Steep 3-10 minutes. If you want it stronger, brew it longer. Enjoy sipping the spirit of the rainforest! Guayaki Mate LatteTM - Brew the mate, then add honey and vanilla soy milk to taste. Instant Iced Tea - Shake up a tea bag in a water bottle! Or place a tea bag in cup of cold water. Steep for 1-3 minutes. Add ice

Guayaki Traditional Yerba Mate, 100% Organic,5 Lb Bulk Loose Mate

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