Fresh Brazilian Yerba Mate Energizing Herb Tea USDA Certified By Clemson DPI Good Feeling Energy Taste the Freshness Mate Factor is Unique Fresh, not aged Not smoked Taste and Feel the Difference The Factor Taking care to preserve the herb's natural vibrancy, vitamins, enzymes, bio-active components and flavor is the factor that delivers this delicious product to you. Mate available today is typically aged for at least one year. However, we deliver something special - Fresh Yerba Mate, with all the secrets of nature still intact. We process our Mate immediately upon harvest, seal in opaque, airtight packaging, and rush export to preserve freshness. Low Heat, No Smoky Flavor We carefully dry our herb using a process that protects its vital nutrients and natural flavor, which is smooth and delicious. Generous Portions Our extra large size tea bags produce a rich cup of tea. Certified We use only 100% certified Yerba Mate, responsibly grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, preserving the environment where Yerba Mate is grown. We Trade Fairly Discover Yerba Mate South America's premier herb tea giving you great feeling energy... Stands Out in the Crowd of Energizers Mate enhances mental clarity, gives long lasting energy, while found by most to be free from the unpleasant side effects associated with coffee and other energizers. Thus Mate Factor is a... Healthy Alternative to Coffee. More Antioxidants than Green Tea Studies indicate that Yerba Mate is higher in antioxidants than green tea, partly due to its high polyphenol content. Yerba Mate also contains vitamins including C, B1 and B2, as well as minerals important for metabolism including chromium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium and zinc. Our Mate is rich in bio-active compounds including chlorophyll, pantothenic acid, quercetin and rutin. Helps Support Good Health Yerba Mate has traditionally been associated with increased metabolism, weight loss, and notable increases in vigor due to high concentrations of vitamin, minerals, and amino acids.