Mate

MATE - the "MAGIC POWER" from South America

This national beverage with caffeine originally comes from Paraguay, southern Brazil and Argentina. It is said that the infusion of leaves and branches of different holly species would have healing and even magical powers.

Sharing a cup of mate was a ritual. Mostly enjoyed outside at the campfire, it became the national drink in almost every country on the continent over the years. The caffeine is bound to tannic substances and is set free in the body very mildly. Hence, its effect lasts longer than that of coffee.