This plant is used as an alternative to coffee in Latin America, it has many beneficial properties including vitamins and minerals, help fight fatigue and improve mental alertness.
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| Steep 3-5 mins | 100°C | 212°F |
Country of Origin: Brazil
Region: Parana
Shipping Port: Porto Alegre
Grade: Cut and Sift
Altitude: Below 1000 feet
Manufacturer Type: Unroasted
Cup Characteristics: True gaucho flavor, full bodied but slightly bitter and wild. Mate is rich in mateine and was used as caffeine in Latin America before the advent of coffee.
Infusions: Tending light and yellowish
