Mate Tucangua Roast tea (10teabags)

Yerba Mate is a traditional South American beverage with more than 400 years of history. Made from the leaves of the natural Argentine shrub Ilex paraguariensis, it has a smooth, naturally aromatic taste. Yerba Mate contains 11 types of antioxidants, 8 vitamins including vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, and 18 types of proteins needed by the body, helping to support overall wellness and immune health. Its active compounds, including polyphenols and flavonoids, provide antioxidant benefits and may help support healthy blood sugar levels. Research suggests that the polyphenol activity of Yerba Mate may be more notable than that of green tea and grape juice. 

Studies conducted by the University of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2005 and 2009 on Yerba Mate and blood lipids found that Yerba Mate may help lower vascular cholesterol and support heart health. Today, Yerba Mate is recognized as one of the world’s three major beverages and is a healthy tea suitable for people of all ages. 

Healthier than coffee 
Nobel Prize in Medicine winner Dr. Bernardo Houssay recommended mateine, the natural stimulant found in Yerba Mate, as a superior alternative to caffeine. It helps refresh the mind, but is less likely to cause common caffeine-related side effects such as insomnia or palpitations. Since ordinary Yerba Mate contains only a very small amount of caffeine, it is considered a healthier choice than coffee. 

More effective than ordinary tea 
A market study conducted by the University of Illinois in May 2009 found that Yerba Mate contained more than twice the amount of antioxidants and tea polyphenols compared with 15 common tea products, including black tea and green tea. This suggests that Yerba Mate may provide stronger antioxidant support and may help manage the “three highs” more effectively than many everyday teas, making it a better-value and higher-quality choice. 

What health concerns may Yerba Mate help support? 
Based on its long history of use and scientific research, Yerba Mate may provide support in the following areas: 

• Endocrine system: blood sugar, uric acid, rheumatism, and allergic dermatitis 

• Blood and circulatory system: blood pressure, blood lipids, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health 

• Digestive system: gastrointestinal discomfort, indigestion, constipation, and central obesity 

• Nervous system: insomnia, poor sleep quality, low mood, and fatigue 

• Other support: diuresis, detoxification, weight management, antioxidant support, acne concerns, blood circulation, metabolism, immunity, and lung function 

Benefits: 
Helps regulate the nervous system, promote blood circulation, support intestinal cleansing and stomach health, aid digestion, clear heat and support detoxification, promote urination and bowel regularity, reduce water retention, support body shaping, improve sleep quality, and provide antioxidant benefits. Research also suggests that Yerba Mate may help support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, blood lipids, and cholesterol levels. 
 
Ingredients: 100% organic Yerba Mate leaves 
 
Packaging: 1.5 g x 10 sachets 
Standard price: HK$50 

 This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claims made for this product have not been evaluated for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.