Yerba
Maté

Oublie le café. Si tu cherches une boisson qui va te donner de l'énergie tout en te gardant focus, le yerba maté est la réponse. Cette plante, aussi connue sous le nom biologique de Ilex paraguariensis, est originaire des régions d'Amérique du Sud, où elle est utilisée depuis des siècles pour ses propriétés énergisantes et revitalisantes.

C'est une alternative plus saine au café, avec une dose élevée d'antioxydants et de nutriments, sans les effets secondaires indésirables. Alors pourquoi boire du café qui te laisse sur les nerfs, quand tu peux avoir un boost naturel avec la yerba maté?

Ses origines

Saviez-vous que la consommation de yerba maté remonte à des milliers d'années ? Les peuples Guarani et Tupi-Guarani l'ont découvert comme un remède miracle pour le corps et l'esprit. Maintenant, c'est notre remède contre les simples baisses d'énergie et les lendemains difficiles!

Traditionnellement sa consommation se faisait lors des cérémonies religieuses et autres cérémonies tribales. Les feuilles de la plante étaient séchées, broyées et infusées pour produire une infusion chaude et stimulante qui était bu dans une calebasse (petit récipient), à l’aide d’une bombilla (paille qui filtre).

Le yerba maté est tellement populaire en Amérique du Sud que des millions de personnes dans le monde ont troqué le café pour lui.

Mate Libre contient de la caféine?

Oui! Mate Libre contient 60mg de caféine naturellement infusée des feuilles du yerba maté. Un boost naturel sans compromis.

Benefits of Yerba Maté?

Stimulates your mind

Put your mind in focus mode: yerba mate infusion may increase brain activity* with the natural occuring presence of polyphenols**. Mid-terms are going to be a hole lot more productive.
No crash

Extended and better-controlled energy. The natural combination of caffeine and theobromine found in yerba mate infusion allows for improved energy regulation*. Say goodbye to coffee crashes!
Recovery

Sport or hangovers, we've got you covered! Yerba mate has been shown to increase recovery by 8.6% in the first 24h after effort* (or party!), when you most need it.
Super Antioxidant

The naturally active compounds present in yerba mate have a very high antioxidant capacity, even more so than green tea!
Anti-inflammatory

Yerba mate contains polyphenols and saponins, two molecules that have been widely studied for their powerful anti-inflammatory effect, helping to prevent a wide range of diseases.
Rich in minerals

Yerba mate contains large quantities of minerals important for the metabolism and development of the human body.

Is it tea?

No, no, no! Mate Libre is made from an infusion of yerba mate. It's true that yerba mate is often confused with tea, due to their similarity in preparation and consumption. Tea comes from the leaves of the camellia sinensis tree. The different teas - white, oolong, pu-erh (aged) and black - come from different periods and methods of leaf fermentation (drying). The yerba mate production process is also different from that of tea. The yerba mate leaves are dried and heated to retain their flavor and properties, without undergoing fermentation. The result is an infusion rich in antioxidants and health-giving nutrients, yet naturally stimulating.

Is it kumbucha?

Mate Libre is not a fermented product. No vinegar taste. Much more energizing than Kombucha! Kombucha is made from an infusion of tea and sometimes even yerba mate. Fermentation of the kombucha mushroom reduces the caffeine content of the infusion by around 70%. Lasting energy and refreshing taste!

Air-dried yerba mate VS smoked

Our yerba mate is air-dried and not smoked: healthy and non-carcinogenic. The process of drying yerba mate leaves can have an impact on health if the methods used are not controlled. We have opted for an air-drying method for our yerba mate: healthier and more respectful of the environment. The yerba mate used to produce Mate Libre is dried using an air exchanger and never comes into contact with fire, smoke or ashes. No polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, chemical contamination or cancer risks. Superior quality and fresher taste!