The Yerba Mate Story 

The yerba mate plant is a small tree native to the subtropical highlands of southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a member of the holly family, Ilex paraguariensis. The Guarani and Quechua peoples of the region have been drinking infusions of yerba mate since pre-Columbian times. According to their traditions, it is the gift of a benevolent god.

Across southern South America, yerba mate tea is more popular than coffee and black tea. From the gaucho cowboys of the Argentine pampas to university students in Santiago, yerba mate tea is the beverage of choice for stimulation, nutrition, and social gatherings. It has recently gained popularity in Europe, Asia, and North America as a healthy alternative to coffee and Chinese tea.

Nakamal At Home Yerba Mate Viva Tea is a unique blend of several varieites of the finest yerba mate imported directly from South America. We only use yerba mate that is free of stems and seeds to give a smooth taste to the consumer with no possible risk to the liver from alkaloids found in the bark.

DID YOU KNOW YERBA MATE IS CALLED "THE DRINK OF THE GODS" IN ARGENTINA? ORDER SOME TODAY AND YOU CAN FIND OUT WHY.