Beverage
November 17, 2015
Calories
463
Sodium
509mg
21% DV
Fat
16g
25% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
72g
24% DV
Fiber
4g
17% DV
Mate Latte for Your Morning Buzz
Yerba mate (pronounced year-ba ma-tay), or mate, is a tea-like brew made from the holly plant in the rainforest. Mate is super high in anti-oxidants, much like coffee, but doesn’t have the adverse effects. When brewed, it looks like a tea and much like tea, it often comes in loose leaf form, but there are a few brews that also come in bags. Mate contains a caffeine-like substance that is much more mellow, softer, and leads to less of a crash that even green tea can sometimes cause. It is also sl
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1 cup strong brewed mate (2 bags or double loose leaf)
1/2 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk, or creamer for extra creaminess
1 tbsp honey (local is best)
1/2 cup unsweetened, non-dairy milk, or creamer for extra creaminess
1 tbsp honey (local is best)
Brew tea for 4 minutes. Use 2 tea bags or double your recommended recipe for loose leaf. I used a 1 serving french press with 3-4 tbsp. (Double up on brewing ingredients, rather than brewing for longer....
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
463
Sodium
509mg
21% DV
Fat
16g
25% DV
Protein
8g
16% DV
Carbs
72g
24% DV
Fiber
4g
17% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
9g
48%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
9%
Monosaturated Fat
5g
32%
Cholesterol
48mg
16%
Sodium
509mg
21%
Potassium
285mg
8%
Protein
8g
16%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
17%
Sugar
42g
85%
Vitamin A
2232IU
44%
Vitamin B6
1mg
80%
Vitamin C
19mg
32%
Calcium
401mg
40%
Iron
6mg
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
