It was used by the natives for over 500 years in South America.
Yerba Mate Association of the Americas ended in 2009.
Yerba Mate Association of the Americas was created in 2006.
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Yerba Mate is produced and sold by a number of different companies. Yerba Mate is mostly produced in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and other countries in South America.Just like with tea and coffee, the companies that sell Yerba Mate in the U.S. and other western countries in general do not own the production--rather they buy from a source and then resell the product.A few companies selling Yerba Mate in the U.S. that specialize in Yerba Mate are Aviva Yerba Mate, and Guayaki. Many tea companies also sell some Yerba Mate, including Upton Tea Imports, Rishi Tea, Arbor Teas, and numerous others.
A yerba mate is a species of holly, Latin name Ilex paraguariensis, native to southern South America.
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Yerba mate is made from the dried leaves and twigs of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, which is native to South America. The leaves are harvested, dried, and then crushed into a fine powder or cut into pieces for brewing. Traditionally, yerba mate is brewed by steeping the leaves in hot water to create a caffeinated beverage consumed for its stimulating effects.
Yerba mate tea can be found in some supermarkets (e.g. Whole Foods, Central Market). It is also sometimes found in Latin supermarkets. You can find a wide variety of imported yerba mate on various websites. Often, it turns out to be more economical to buy imported yerba mate, rather than North American brands in stores.
The tree that produces yerba mate thrives in subtropical areas. It is native in some parts of South America including Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. As a result, yerba mate is very popular in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
The straw used to drink yerba mate is called a bombilla. It serves as a filter to help keep the chunky bits from entering the straw.
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