Yerba Mate vs. Green Tea

Yerba mate, or Ilex paraguariensis, is a plant used for making herbal tea in South America. Green tea, on the other hand, is made from Camellia sinensis, which is the plant used for making all tea types - green, white, oolong, and black, to name a few. Green tea comes from several countries in Asia, including China, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, and Japan.

Interestingly, both of these plants need about three years before the first harvest.

Both popular beverages bring about similar health benefits due to their similar properties, meaning they both:

Support a healthy gastrointestinal tract

Support a healthy cardiovascular system

Promote healthy weight loss when paired with diet and exercise

Support healthy digestion

Maintain normal cholesterol levels

Maintain normal blood pressure levels

Contain high levels of antioxidants

Contain high amounts of vitamins

Improve concentration and mental clarity

Serve as a good, clean source of energy

Both of these body-nourishing tea-based beverages help to promote a strong and healthy heart, support weight loss efforts by reducing exercise fatigue thanks to the boost of energy, soothe and relax the mind and body, and reduce oxidative stress thanks to their powerful free radical-fighting antioxidants!

We use Yerba Mate in our Seismic6 Clean Energy Drink