Yerba Mate is a South American Tea made from the Ilex Paraguariensis plant. It contains Mateine, which is like a softer cousin of caffeine. In this post, we are not getting deeply into regular yerba mate, which is drunk from a gourd. Instead, we will show you how to brew Yerba Mate with a traditional French …
Rooibos tea (Afrikaans for “Red Bush”) is the famous deep-red colored antioxidant-rich tea from South Africa. It’s also widely consumed in other countries. This is due to its health benefits and unique pleasant taste. What Exactly Is Rooibos Tea? Rooibos tea is made from the plant known as Aspalathus linearis. It traditionally grows on the …
Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa) is a stimulant leaf tea from Ecuador. It comes from the holly plant, thus is related to the Yerba Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) consumed in Argentina. Like coffee, it has an energizing effect, and contains natural caffeine. Guayusa is traditionally known as the Night Watch Man, since it keeps tribesmen awake late at …
Mineral water health benefits are out of this world. Well, its from under the surface of the earth to be exact. We get brainwashed through the media to eat junk food and pretty much DGAF about what we drink. However, the difference between large medical bills, and staying healthy naturally, requires a few simple changes. …
Most of us want to keep our body and mind in optimal health. Some methods, such as exercising daily, can be tricky on a tight schedule. However, there are other options such as green juicing, which doesn’t require much effort at all. What is Green Juice? Green Juice is fresh juice made of leafy vegetables, …
Organic coconut water is the refreshing, sweet liquid from the inside of a young, green coconut (Cocos nucifera). Originating in tropical regions such as Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), it’s also very popular in the rest of the world. Coco water is a healthy alternative to sports drinks and carbonated beverages, with great hydration capabilities and …
In modern society, healthcare continuously improves and we are finding new ways to treat illnesses. However, we shouldn’t forget the role of mother nature and the remedies she has to offer. In this post, we will compare two very powerful remedies that have been used since ancient times: Kombucha vs Kefir. While listing pros and …
Yerba Mate Tea is a popular herbal drink in South American countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil. You may be wondering if its healthy to drink yerba mate daily. Or e.g. why are Argentineans so obsessed about drinking yerba mate? We’ll be answering these questions, and more, in this blogpost. What is Yerba Mate …