Paraguayan Yerba Mate here in the US
I’m very happy to let you know that some friends of mine are importing the greatest Yerba Mate leaves and tea directly from Paraguay and they sell it here in the US. Yerba Mate grow only in a few parts of the world and Paraguay is the biggest producer of Yerba Mate also know as Ilex Paraguaiensis.
On top of importing and selling Yerba Mate they also have recently opened a tea shop in Monroe WA which is awesome, the name of the tea house is Mate Energy, they just opened their doors to the general public this week.
I actually went there for the pre- inauguration to try out their great variety of all kind of Yerba Mate tea combinations and some exclusive made sweets. Which I totally loved, will try to pay a visit more often.
Paula, the girlfriend of one of the owners told me that the first days they had so many people trying yerba mate and that they walked out of the tea shop with a happy face and a cup of yerba mate in their hands…=) What a big satisfaction!
Felicidades Paulita y Ricardo for this excellent idea of bringing one of our best assets to the US. Muchos exitos!
The least I could do it’s to present their web site to you…enjoy!
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100% Wild Harvest ~ Pure Leaf Yerba Mate!
Yerba Mate (pronounced “Mah-Tay”) is truly a remarkable herbal beverage which ranks exceptionally high in nutritional content among brewed or steeped drink products. For pennies a serving, a cup of yerba mate provides more value and is more cost effective than many manufactured energy drinks or meal replacement options on the market. Additionally, a large number of consumers trying to kick the coffee habit have found yerba mate to be a healthful, yet still stimulating, alternative to their cup of joe.
A South American Tradition Revered for Centuries…
92% Household Consumption Rate in Argentina!
(compared to only a 62% rate for coffee in the US)
Since 1998, our mission at Aviva has been to responsibly cultivate, harvest, package, and distribute to our worldwide customers the finest quality yerba mate from South America. Like coffee and tea, not all yerba mate tastes the same. The environment, growing conditions, and harvesting methods greatly affect the taste and potency of the Mate infusion. In fact, a recent study shows that shade grown yerba possesses a higher concentration of nutrients than plants cultivated under the hot sun!
A unique Wild Harvest yerba mate grown exclusively for Aviva!
Not only is our yerba mate free from pesticides and chemicals, it is grown and harvested in its natural forest environment! This is the best way to preserve the delicate ecosystem of the land and its inhabitants. We’re not aware of another mate product on the market today that is produced in this manner. A portion of each purchase of our Avivaâ„¢ brand yerba mate is directly allocated to the betterment of those who live and work on our ranch in Paraguay. “Because We Grow, We Know”
The wild plant has a distinct aroma and taste that has not been matched by plantation cultivation. - Raintree Nutrition
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about this South American favorite. We’re confident you won’t find another place on the web with a purer product or more factual information on yerba than right here! We offer exceptional value for this pure leaf grade of specialty tea. If you decide to purchase from us, simply spend a minimum of $35, and we’ll absorb all the shipping and packaging costs! ($8 value!) If you have any questions feel free to send us an email.
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Yerba Mate exports from Argentina for Q1 2007 rose 40% from same period a year ago (8,686 tons). - Latin AM. News Digest
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Brendan uses Aviva yerba mate exclusively for drinking and cooking. What do you use?
Aviva Yerba Mate Nutritional Analysis from Medallion Labs
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Antioxidant Activity of Common Foods (TE/100g)
Pure Vitamin E (standard antioxidant)
201,000
Aviva Yerba Mate
161,000
Red Beans
11,459
Raisins
5,900
Blueberries
3,300
Brocolli Flowers
500
*Trolox Units per 100g dry weight sample of Aviva Yerba Mate; Prakash PhD, Aruna, Medallion Labs Analytical Report, Antioxidant Activity, Summer 2001.
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Download a free White Paper on Yerba Mate
This paper addresses issues relating to health benefits, side effects, pregnancy, and the mateine vs. caffeine debate. (updated 6/23/07)
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