Origin : Argentina
Green Mate:
The most popular tea in South America, fresh and fragrant, contains 24 kinds of vitamins, 15 kinds of amino acids and 11 kinds of powerful antioxidant polyphenols, dietary fiber etc. that the body needs, can refresh, strengthen, lower blood pressure, slimming skin, promote skin complexion and digestive system, also to supplement the diet easily lack of nutrition, so there is also known as the miracle tea. It contains ingredients of Mateina, which can lower cholesterol and improve the appearance of stomach ulcers.
How to Brew (One serving):
Add 1 tablespoon of Green Mate (which can be increased or decreased according to personal preferences) into a cup (perferably a tea cup with strainer), pour 150 to 180cc of 90°C boiling water, covered and soak for 3-4 minutes.
Drinkable, the average brewing time should not exceed 5 minutes, otherwise, the taste will be astringent or too strong.
You can also add honey/stevia/sugar, according to personal taste deployment. As with stevia, please note that although the low calorie stevia, but the sweetness is heavy, adding a little is enough.