Tag: Mate drink

In Uruguay, the highest consumer of the beverage, people drink an average of 10 kg of yerba mate per person annually. For many outside South America, however, the terminology can be confusing, with the terms 'yerba mate' and 'mate' often used interchangeably.

Originating from the leaves of the *Ilex paraguariensis* plant, yerba mate contains a rich profile of antioxidants and nutrients. This traditional South American infusion is gaining worldwide popularity, prompting many to ask, **what does mate drink do for you?**.