{"product_id":"kraus-yerba-mate-tea-silvestre-mint-500g","title":"Kraus yerba mate tea • Silvestre, MINT • 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eArgentina\u003c\/em\u003e, mate tea holds such \u003cstrong\u003ecultural significance\u003c\/strong\u003e that since 2013, it has been officially recognized as the \u003cstrong\u003enational beverage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yerba mate contains more antioxidants than \u003cstrong\u003egreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an incredibly \u003cstrong\u003eversatile drink\u003c\/strong\u003e. It energizes when hot, \u003cstrong\u003erefreshes when cold\u003c\/strong\u003e, and offers a wide range of experiences with different flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMate tea \u003c\/strong\u003eenhances mental alertness and \u003cstrong\u003econcentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, supports \u003cstrong\u003edigestion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and mildly suppresses appetite, making it excellent for \u003cstrong\u003eweight-loss diets\u003c\/strong\u003e. First-time yerba mate drinkers often report an \u003cstrong\u003eimproved mood\u003c\/strong\u003e and enhanced clarity of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stronger brew of mate can contain as much as 100 - 180 mg of \u003cstrong\u003ecaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e per serving, yet it causes \u003cstrong\u003eless jitteriness\u003c\/strong\u003e and tension compared to coffee, thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003etheobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e it contains, which helps blunt the negative effects of \u003cstrong\u003ecaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t tried mate yet, \u003cstrong\u003enow is the time\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003eDiscover its flavor, its \u003cstrong\u003estrength\u003c\/strong\u003e, its ritual – and fall in love...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(190, 32, 39);\"\u003e☀\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Make Yerba Mate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePour \u003cstrong\u003e2 - 3 dl\u003c\/strong\u003e of water at \u003cstrong\u003e70 - 80 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e over 1 tablespoon of mate tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLet it steep for \u003cstrong\u003e5 - 10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain\u003c\/strong\u003e the tea or drink with a bombilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003eglass\u003c\/strong\u003e or ceramic \u003cstrong\u003ecup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 137.2px;\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompuesta \/ herbal mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDrying form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esin humo \/ smoke-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKraus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eRecommended daily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2771%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eServings per product:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.7229%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: in a dry, dark place below 25 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story of Kraus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the \u003cstrong\u003eKraus yerba mate\u003c\/strong\u003e brand spans more than a century and is deeply rooted in a commitment to organic\u003cstrong\u003e farming \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003esustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1894, \u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Kraus\u003c\/strong\u003e, of Austrian origin, emigrated to Argentina and settled with his family in \u003cstrong\u003eMisiones\u003c\/strong\u003e province. His son, \u003cstrong\u003eFrancisco José\u003c\/strong\u003e, began cultivating yerba mate at the age of 13. Later, he purchased his \u003cstrong\u003eown land\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his sons \u003cstrong\u003eJuan Ángel\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRomán\u003c\/strong\u003e joined the farming efforts. They \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded the plantations\u003c\/strong\u003e, collected the best seeds themselves, and built their own drying facilities, developing an \u003cstrong\u003eindependent artisanal enterprise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuan Ángel Kraus\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the family members, developed a \u003cstrong\u003esmoke-free\u003c\/strong\u003e drying method using a combination of gas and hot air. This technique preserves \u003cstrong\u003ethe mild, natural taste\u003c\/strong\u003e of yerba mate, free from the traditional \u003cstrong\u003esmoky aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, Juan Ángel’s son, \u003cstrong\u003eMilton Kraus\u003c\/strong\u003e, realized that their family had always practiced \u003cstrong\u003echemical-free farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. He began certifying the plantations and processing methods as \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esustainable production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2001, Kraus began exporting \u003cstrong\u003eorganic mate tea\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cem\u003eUnited States\u003c\/em\u003e in collaboration with a company called ECOTEAS. This move contributed to the brand’s \u003cstrong\u003einternational reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially among health-conscious consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green grasshopper in the Kraus logo comes from Milton Kraus’s \u003cstrong\u003echildhood memories\u003c\/strong\u003e, when he \u003cstrong\u003esaw grasshoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e in the drying plant among the \u003cstrong\u003eyerba mate leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. This symbol represents a close connection to nature and a dedication to \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKraus plants hundreds of \u003cstrong\u003enative trees\u003c\/strong\u003e every year as part of its reforestation program, supporting \u003cstrong\u003ebiodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e and sustainable agriculture.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKraus brand\u003c\/strong\u003e remains family-owned and continues to focus on \u003cstrong\u003eproducing organic\u003c\/strong\u003e, sustainable, and \u003cstrong\u003eethical yerba mate\u003c\/strong\u003e products that are available to \u003cstrong\u003ehealth-conscious consumers\u003c\/strong\u003e around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10 situations where we recommend using \u003cstrong\u003emate tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Concentration difficulties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Weight loss, Fat burning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Fatigue, Weakness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Slow metabolism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Memory decline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Poor blood circulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Underactive gallbladder, Low bile acid production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Arteriosclerosis, High blood pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Low blood pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ Constipation, Bloating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts about mate tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYerba mate\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from the dried leaves of the \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen tree \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e. It is especially popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, where it is an essential part of \u003cstrong\u003edaily routines\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esocial life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eyerba mate plant\u003c\/strong\u003e was considered sacred by the \u003cstrong\u003eGuarani people\u003c\/strong\u003e of South America, who believed it to be a \u003cstrong\u003edivine gift\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides strength, alertness, and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional mate drinking, the beverage is shared from one cup, \u003cstrong\u003esymbolizing friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e, trust, and equality. There is always a “\u003cem\u003emate master\u003c\/em\u003e” in the group who \u003cstrong\u003erefills the hot water \u003c\/strong\u003eand takes care of the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eArgentina\u003c\/strong\u003e, more than 90% of the population consumes \u003cstrong\u003eyerba mate regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is a common sight in schools, workplaces, and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003ewarm climates\u003c\/strong\u003e of Paraguay and parts of Brazil, mate is prepared with \u003cstrong\u003eice-cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with fresh mint or \u003cstrong\u003elemon juice\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both energizing and \u003cstrong\u003erefreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMate contains not only caffeine but also other stimulants – such as \u003cstrong\u003etheobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e – that enhance \u003cstrong\u003emental performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, focus, and memory. For this reason, many people drink it to \u003cstrong\u003eimprove concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e during studying or work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain active components of yerba mate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e: stimulating, but causes less nervousness than coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheobromine and theophylline\u003c\/strong\u003e: mild stimulants that also support cardiovascular health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e: contains more polyphenols than green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e: B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, manganese, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7 positive \u003cstrong\u003ehealth effects\u003c\/strong\u003e of mate tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMate slightly \u003cstrong\u003ereduces appetite\u003c\/strong\u003e and boosts metabolism, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eweight-loss diets\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be consumed while following keto, low-carb, or paleo diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Natural stimulant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of caffeine, \u003cstrong\u003etheobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and theophylline increases alertness, focus, and mental performance without causing a sudden “\u003cem\u003ecaffeine crash\u003c\/em\u003e.” It improves mood and \u003cstrong\u003ereduces fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Supports cognitive function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStimulates \u003cstrong\u003ebrain activity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it helpful during studying, long work hours, or driving. Some studies suggest that \u003cstrong\u003eregular consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e may reduce the risk of \u003cstrong\u003eneurodegenerative\u003c\/strong\u003e diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Cardiovascular support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves circulation and has a mild \u003cstrong\u003evasodilating effect\u003c\/strong\u003e due to theobromine. Its antioxidants reduce \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may help prevent \u003cstrong\u003ehigh blood pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e and atherosclerosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e High antioxidant content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains over 90 different \u003cstrong\u003epolyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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