Yerba mate means: Yerba Mate: This stimulant drink is similar to tea and made from dried leaves of Ilex paraguayensis, which are members of the Holly family.
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What else does Yerba mate mean?
The American Spanish name yerba matA, which is pronounced “yer ba matA”, comes from yerba, meaning herb + mate. It’s a hollow gourd that can be used to brew yerba mat.
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Yerba mate contains caffeine, despite claims to the contrary. However, the amount is much lower than that found in coffee and tea. Theobromine, theophylline and vitamins are also found in Yerba Mate.
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