The tea was originally consumed by the Guarani people before the Spanish colonization.

To follow the time-honored practice, the tea is then sipped outdoors in a small gathering.

Here are the top benefits of the traditional drink and why it is so adored.

Woman drinking yerba mate

In comparison, Yerba mate packs up to 85 milligrams of caffeine per cup.

The tea lovers atCircle of Drinkshare, “The caffeine in mate seems to work differently.

It may also help protect your body against infections from bacteria, parasites, and fungi.

Traditional yerba mate drink