FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Selected questions about YERBA MATE:

1. What is Yerba Mate?

Yerba Mate (Latin: Ilex paraguariensis, a Paraguayan tea whose Indian Indian names are caá mate, caá mati) is a plant that has been known for centuries. Its first users are believed to be the Guarani Indians. Guarani Indians are considered to be the first users. The name comes from a transformation of the Latin herba (herb) and mati, which in Ketchua means calabash, the vessel used to brew the herb. The infusion intended for to drink is made from the dried, ground leaves, sometimes with also with the addition of twigs.

2. How does it work?

Napar Yerba Mate has a positive effect on the whole body. It regulates blood pressure blood pressure, reduces skeletal muscle tension, stimulates heart heart, stimulates digestion and the nervous system. The infusion contains most vitamins, mineral salts, large amounts of xanthines (apart from caffeine, theobromine and theophylline) and antioxidants with anticancer anti-cancer properties. It has also been noted that the infusion has a positive The infusion has also been noted to have positive effects on hair and nails.

3. Is Yerba Mate a stimulant?

Ze Due to its relatively high content of xanthines - which stimulate the nervous system, it must be considered a stimulant.

4. What is a tube with holes used for drinking?"

The tube made of metal or bamboo, ending in small holes, is used to strain the grounds. Yerba mate is brewed in a Yerba mate is brewed in a similar way to most herbs. Unfortunately, the dry matter does not fall to the bottom of the the bottom of the container and that is why, in order not to disturb the the taste of the brew, the method of drinking was invented with the help of a tube

5. Why should drought be poured over water at a certain temperature?

Dried is best poured with water at a temperature not higher than 75-89 degrees C so as not to deprive the brew of its unique taste and "power". Yerba Mate is a very versatile plant. We can enjoy its properties with a winter drink called "Terere Terere" in winter, as well as warm. However, too high a temperature harms the brew, depriving it of its

6. Can Mata be cooked cold?

Of course. In South America, a popular drink consumed during hot days, is dried tea poured over cold water. Sometimes ice is added to the infusion sometimes ice, herbs, limes and other fruits or juices are added to the infusion. It is worth remembering that the colder the water poured over Mata, the better the better the taste. This type of preparation has its own name. terere.

7. Can the infusion be given to children?

Before years ago in Argentina, the idea of including holly Paraguay in the diet of schoolchildren, treating it as a kind of dietary supplement. The Argentinean government targeted this The Argentinean government has targeted this programme mainly at poor families The Argentinean government has targeted this programme mainly at poor families, where there is a problem with getting a full meal every day. However, due to its However, due to the caffeine and other xanthine content, we advise against consumption by children.

8. What do the inscriptions on the packets mean: Sin Palo and Con Palo?

Sin Palo is dried and contains only the leaves. Con Palo, on the other hand, is a mixture of leaves and twigs.

9. What is Palo Santo and Algarrobo?

Palo Santo and Algarrobo are the most popular woods used to make Yerba Mate drinking vessels. Mate. These types of vessels do not require any pre preparation. In addition, the Palo Panto wood is known for its aromatic resin, which enriches the taste of the brew.

10. I don't have a bombilla. What to do?

People, Those who do not have a bombilla can brew the dry tea using a tea Yerba Mate can be brewed using a tea strainer or a coffee brewer. Yerba Mate tea contains much more grounds than traditional leaf tea. In addition, they do not want to sink to the bottom, which is why traditional ways Yerba Mate tea brewing, in this case, would not give satisfactory results. satisfactory results.

11. What is the best genre to start with?"

To those who are just beginning their adventure with this drink, we recommend purchasing sample sets (e.g. Fan of Flavours) or the Mateista 10 Commandments. They are These are 30-gram portions of various types, from which you will You will certainly choose the most tasty ones. For beginners 100 g packs may also be an ideal solution for beginners. Thanks to these

12. What is the difference between the different species?

The different varieties differ in their composition, taste, aroma, the amount of dust, as well as the method of drying. They may contain only leaves or a mixture of leaves and twigs, composed in different proportions. Some varieties are enriched with Some varieties are enriched with pieces of fruit or flavourings.

13. Can everyone drink Yerba Mate?

Note remember that Mate is considered to be a stimulant and therefore should not be Therefore, it should not be consumed by: children, people with stomach disorders, pregnant and nursing women. children, people with stomach conditions, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

14. Can you drink the infusion during pregnancy?

Drinking brew during pregnancy is not advisable. Just for a taste a delicate infusion can be composed from half a teaspoon of dried glass or from one sachet.

15. Is the infusion helpful in weight loss treatments?

It is it is a very effective remedy, recommended in weight loss therapies. On the There are special slimming blends available on the market, enriched with special herbs, such as CBSe Silueta or CBSe Regularis.

16. Should Yerba Mata necessarily be drunk from a calabash?"

Napar drink it the way you like it best. Instead of the calabash, you can clay or ceramic cups can be used instead of a calabash, or made of Palo Santo or Algarrobo wood. However, due to its However, for taste and aesthetic reasons, we most often use calabashes.

17. Problem with a leaking calabash

To prevent the vessel from leaking, we should perform a curado. This is a kind of hardening of the vessel. The grounds should be poured with water at a temperature of C and leave it overnight. Then the seeds and fruit are removed from the inside of the calabash. During the entire lifetime of the the lifetime of the vessel, keep it moist.

18.Does infusion be brewed in a glass?"

With For Europeans, Yerba Mate is produced in sachets (cocido (cocido) and in "instant" form. The Las Marias plantation plantation has even specially formulated the Taragui Vitalty so that it can be brewed with boiling water in the the most popular way here - in a teapot or cup.

19. What is the Alpaca from which some drinking tubes are made? brew?"

Alpaca, is also known as New Silver. According to Polish Polish standards it is "high nickel brass", known as alpaca, melchior, argentan, or Chinese silver. The alloy has a silvery-white colour and contains: 40-70% copper, 10-20% nickel and 5-40% zinc.

Selected questions about registration and shipping:

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3. Can I place an order and pay on delivery (cash on delivery)? cash on delivery)?

Yes. When placing your order, simply select the "payment cash on delivery", you will pay for the goods to the courier on delivery delivery.

4. Do you issue VAT invoices to companies?"

Of course. Please tick the "INVOICE" box when placing your order, and in the case of purchases made on behalf of a company, also check the "FOR COMPANY". Additional fields will then appear in the data form, such as company name, REGON and NIP. During delivery, the courier will collect signed by you with a copy of the invoice.

5. What will happen to my package if the courier is not at home? at home? Is it possible to arrange a specific day of delivery? is it possible to arrange a specific day of delivery?

As As with postal deliveries, the courier will leave you a notification letter. W In this case you should call the courier company in order to In such a case you should call the courier company to determine the exact time of delivery.