Rio Amazon Yerba Mate 90 tea bags

Looking for a traditional herbal tea to support natural energy, focus and everyday vitality?

Rio Amazon Yerba Maté Tea is made from pure, finely-cut Yerba Maté leaves, also known as Ilex paraguariensis .

Naturally containing caffeine, Yerba Maté is traditionally enjoyed as an energising herbal tea and is often chosen as an alternative to coffee or standard black tea.

Yerba Maté also contains naturally occurring plant compounds, including polyphenols, amino acids, plant sterols and saponins. It is a good source of antioxidants and is especially suited to busy lifestyles where steady energy and alertness are needed.

Each teabag contains 1500mg Yerba Maté leaves and provides approximately 25mg naturally occurring caffeine.

Product highlights:

• Traditional South American Yerba Maté infusion
• Naturally energising herbal tea
• Supports alertness, focus and everyday vitality
• Good source of antioxidant polyphenols
• Contains naturally occurring caffeine
• Approx. 25mg caffeine per teabag
• 1500mg Yerba Maté leaves per teabag
• Unbleached teabags with no plastic
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Simple, pure herbal tea with no unnecessary additives

Good to know:
Yerba Maté naturally contains caffeine as part of a plant complex sometimes referred to as mateine, alongside other naturally occurring xanthines such as theobromine and theophylline. This makes it a popular choice for those looking for a more traditional herbal alternative to coffee.

How to enjoy:
Infuse 1 teabag in a cup of water just off the boil.
Brew for 5–10 minutes.
Enjoy 1 cup when needed, especially during busy mornings or early afternoons.
Do not exceed 6 cups daily.
Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Cautions:
Contains naturally occurring caffeine.
Use with caution if you are sensitive to caffeine or have high blood pressure.
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are taking anticoagulant or blood-thinning medication such as Warfarin.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss caffeine-containing products with your doctor or midwife before use.

Side effects:
None known at the recommended usage.
Some people may be sensitive to caffeine.

Pure, finely-cut Yerba Maté / Ilex paraguariensis leaves. Per teabag: Yerba Maté leaves: 1500mg. Estimated caffeine: approx. 25mg per teabag