Yerba Mate by Nobleza Gaucha

Nobleza Gaucha yerba mate is a full flavored tea made from the leaves and stems of the yerba mate plant, indigenous to Latin America. In Argentina yerba mate is enjoyed much like English tea, with friends gathering to chat and enjoy a cup of the relaxing and invigorating brew. Nobleza Gaucha has a strong herbal flavor and contains antioxidants and healthy nutrients. Because of its fuller flavor, it is for the real yerba mate fan.

Argentineans are big fans of yerba mate, many people enjoy it all day long. The traditional way to serve it is in a small gourd or cup, sipped from a 'bombilla' metal straw containing a filter. Typically a person will invite a few friends to drink yerba mate, much like English tea, where they will chat and pass around the cup. Hot water is continually added because, unlike tea or coffee, yerba mate does not loose flavor or its invigorating effects with continued brewing.

Yerba mate was discovered by the indigenous peoples of South America and was adopted by the European settlers when they arrived. It is a healthy, stimulating beverage with little of the edgy feeling that coffee or tea can induce.