{"product_id":"yerba-mate-organic","title":"Yerba Mate (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Herbs: Yerba Mate (Organic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003eC\/S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba mate, also known as mate cocido and chá mate to the indigenous peoples of South America, is a shrub that is related to the evergreen plants in the holly family. While the herb has a variety of uses in its native regions, it is primarily used in tea blends and served hot or cold, sometimes with sweetened milk. The herb is also used as a flavoring in liquors and other beverages. Yerba mate is the dried leaves and stems of a South American rainforest holly, and is the national beverage of Paraguay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Yerba mate plant is grown and processed in South America, specifically in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Seeds used to germinate new plants are harvested from January until April, only after they have turned dark purple. After harvest, they are submerged in water to eliminate floating nonviable seeds and detritus such as twigs and leaves. New plants are started between March and May. For plants established in pots, transplanting takes place from April through September. Plants with bare roots are transplanted only during June and July.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba mate is the dried leaves and stems of a South American rainforest holly, and is the national beverage of Paraguay. The term mate is a Guarani Indian word for gourd, referring to the hollowed-out gourds once used to hold the tea. In the traditional use of yerba mate, the tea cup is often shared among close friends and family, all of whom use the same straw, or bombilla. Sharing the same straw is considered a sign of total acceptance and friendship. Yerba Mate is one of the world's most effective and healing beverages, with over 196 active compounds, compared the about 144 in Green tea (Camellia sinensis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Contains Caffeine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn Magick, Yerba Mate has been used in all types of love potions and rituals. Lore says that it can help attract a new husband or keep your existing husband faithful!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raven Moon Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438162383134,"sku":"691959494080","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/YerbaMateOG.png?v=1780288706","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/yerba-mate-organic","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}