My Great History With its roots set in South America, Yerba Maté can be traced back as far as the early 1500’s before
the arrival of the Spanish. In the early 1600’s a Spanish explorer by the name of Juan de Solis reported that the
Guarani Indians (Indigenous Native Indian’s of South America) were drinking a tea infused from leaves that,
“Produced exhilaration and relief of fatigue.” (1)
There are many Guarani legends however one I particularly enjoy that was told to me by my grandfather and can
also be found in the journal titled “South American Herbs” by Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. is as follows:
The legend states that the ancestors of the Guarani Indians crossed the great oceans from a distant land and settled in
the America’s. Two brothers of the tribe named Tupi and Guarani fought for leadership of their people and eventually
the tribe was divided into two, each tribe adopting the name of their leader.
The Tupi tribe rejected their traditional lifestyle and became violent and nomadic people, with their culture centred
on the consumption of a drink made from the Guarana tree. Eventually the Tupi tribe declined and became extinct.
The Guarani tribe however adopted the culture and traditions of their ancestor’s and continued to cultivate and work the land.
The Guarani Indians were religious people who looked forward to the arrival of their God. One day the Guarani’s God (Pa’ I Shume) descended from the heavens and provided them with religious knowledge, skills on how to farm the land whilst teaching them
the healing and medicinal properties of the native plants. One of the greatest secrets that their god told them was how to
harvest and prepare the leaves of the Yerba Mate Tree to bring their tribe health and vitality.
From then Yerba Mate became the healing plant for the Guarani people.(2) This could be why Yerba Mate has come to be known as,
" The Drink of the God’s "
As the demand for Yerba Mate continued to rise, Jesuit Missionaries began to set up plantations throughout Paraguay
using indigenous labour in order to make the missions self sustaining. It’s believed that the Jesuits were the first to
cultivate the plant- Ilex Paraguariensis (Botanical name of the Yerba Mate tree) and the tea soon became known as, the “Jesuit’s Tea”.
In 1673, a Jesuit priest by the name of Nicolas Del Techo described Yerba Mate stating:
“Too many virtues are attributed to this herb, it acts as a soporific at the same time as it stimulates; calms the appetite
at the same time it aids digestion. It restores strength, brings happiness, and cures many diseases”(1)
In 1767, The Jesuits were expelled from the Spanish territories and as a result the production of Yerba Mate was significantly reduced, cultivation methods were lost and people went back to traditional forest harvesting.
As the popularity of Yerba Mate continued to grow commercial harvesting began and in 1882 the tree was given
its botanical name by a French naturalist and botanist called Auguste de Saint Hilaire.
Today, in many parts of South America, Yerba Mate is considered a national drink and in Europe it’s called,
“The green gold of the Indios” (3)
The traditional way of drinking Yerba Mate is by placing approximately 30- 40 grams of Yerba Mate into a gourd or cup,
adding hot (Not boiling!) water then sipping it through a filtered metal straw. Drinking Yerba Mate is common at social gatherings and has become a union of bonding, conversation and friendship throughout South America not much unlike other teas around the world.
Growing up, my mother would tell me it was good for me and that I should drink Yerba Mate instead of chocolate milk, coffee or tea.
I grew up occasionally drinking Yerba Matē infused in hot milk, called- (mate cosido) whilst other children drank chocolate milk.
It wasn't until I met my granddad in Uruguay when I was 21 that I began drinking Yerba Mate consistently in it's traditional form.
Before this time I weighed 85 kilos, my diet consisted of junk food, soft drinks and no exercise as I just didn't have the energy.
During my trip to Uruguay whilst drinking Maté, I lost 28 kilos in 4 months but it wasn't’ by drinking Yerba Maté alone although
it did give me the energy to walk many miles. I wiped out all junk food, included lots of fruit, vegetables & protein in my daily diet.
I stopped drinking soft drinks and I exercised for approx. 45 minutes per day.
Moderation and consistency seems to be the key words when it comes to loosing weight,
living a healthy lifestyle, clean food and getting the best from this great beverage.
On return to my home land in AUSTRALIA in 1996, I began introducing Yerba Mate to all my friends from different nationalities.
People started reporting a feeling of well being, increased energy and their skin looked fantastic!
Before you know it I was supplying Yerba Mate to many fans.
When I tested Yerba Mate analytically through a food laboratory I was shocked at the amount of vitamins and minerals
that were found in my specially selected Yerba Mate!!!
Alot of these vitamins and minerals are found in our most nutritious fruits and vegetables.
This in turn inflamed my curiosity and I began researching journals and world wide trials on Yerba Mate.
In 2006 I returned to South America and back packed from Argentina up to Northern Brasil and then back down through the South visiting growers, manufacturers and speaking and learning from the experts in the field.
Through my research I found that, the growing, manufacturing and drying processes of Yerba Mate
are vital steps that contribute to its nutritional values, taste and aroma.
Guided by something greater than myself, many tests and professionals I eventually found and selected
what I truly believe to be the best premium quality Yerba Mate you'll ever taste.
I now bring you all ….An Original Premium Quality 100% (Ilex Paraguariensis) Yerba Maté!
In today’s society, following the traditional Yerba Mate drinking methods have become increasingly difficult as carrying your Mate kit
to work, where it’s most needed isn't always a convenient option.
That’s why Nature’s Green Gold has brought to you the wise traditions of our ancestors and the nutritional value from the past
in a simple and convenient Yerba Mate Tbag.
"We call it, My Great Mate, "Nature's Green gold in a cup"
Our Tea bags are native wild harvest- Yummy, and NATURAL so next time you reach out for a cuppa, why not reach out for one that actually improves your well being and your day.
OR VISIT TO MY YERBA MATE WORLD'S CAFE WHERE YOU CAN TASTE OUR MANY
YERBA MATE PREPARATIONS AND FLAVOURS,
My Yerba Mate World
3/895 The Horsley Drive,
Smithfield NSW 2164
02 9604 3344
Trading: Tuesdays to Saturdays 8.30am to 2.30pm
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
the arrival of the Spanish. In the early 1600’s a Spanish explorer by the name of Juan de Solis reported that the
Guarani Indians (Indigenous Native Indian’s of South America) were drinking a tea infused from leaves that,
“Produced exhilaration and relief of fatigue.” (1)
There are many Guarani legends however one I particularly enjoy that was told to me by my grandfather and can
also be found in the journal titled “South American Herbs” by Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. is as follows:
The legend states that the ancestors of the Guarani Indians crossed the great oceans from a distant land and settled in
the America’s. Two brothers of the tribe named Tupi and Guarani fought for leadership of their people and eventually
the tribe was divided into two, each tribe adopting the name of their leader.
The Tupi tribe rejected their traditional lifestyle and became violent and nomadic people, with their culture centred
on the consumption of a drink made from the Guarana tree. Eventually the Tupi tribe declined and became extinct.
The Guarani tribe however adopted the culture and traditions of their ancestor’s and continued to cultivate and work the land.
The Guarani Indians were religious people who looked forward to the arrival of their God. One day the Guarani’s God (Pa’ I Shume) descended from the heavens and provided them with religious knowledge, skills on how to farm the land whilst teaching them
the healing and medicinal properties of the native plants. One of the greatest secrets that their god told them was how to
harvest and prepare the leaves of the Yerba Mate Tree to bring their tribe health and vitality.
From then Yerba Mate became the healing plant for the Guarani people.(2) This could be why Yerba Mate has come to be known as,
" The Drink of the God’s "
As the demand for Yerba Mate continued to rise, Jesuit Missionaries began to set up plantations throughout Paraguay
using indigenous labour in order to make the missions self sustaining. It’s believed that the Jesuits were the first to
cultivate the plant- Ilex Paraguariensis (Botanical name of the Yerba Mate tree) and the tea soon became known as, the “Jesuit’s Tea”.
In 1673, a Jesuit priest by the name of Nicolas Del Techo described Yerba Mate stating:
“Too many virtues are attributed to this herb, it acts as a soporific at the same time as it stimulates; calms the appetite
at the same time it aids digestion. It restores strength, brings happiness, and cures many diseases”(1)
In 1767, The Jesuits were expelled from the Spanish territories and as a result the production of Yerba Mate was significantly reduced, cultivation methods were lost and people went back to traditional forest harvesting.
As the popularity of Yerba Mate continued to grow commercial harvesting began and in 1882 the tree was given
its botanical name by a French naturalist and botanist called Auguste de Saint Hilaire.
Today, in many parts of South America, Yerba Mate is considered a national drink and in Europe it’s called,
“The green gold of the Indios” (3)
The traditional way of drinking Yerba Mate is by placing approximately 30- 40 grams of Yerba Mate into a gourd or cup,
adding hot (Not boiling!) water then sipping it through a filtered metal straw. Drinking Yerba Mate is common at social gatherings and has become a union of bonding, conversation and friendship throughout South America not much unlike other teas around the world.
Growing up, my mother would tell me it was good for me and that I should drink Yerba Mate instead of chocolate milk, coffee or tea.
I grew up occasionally drinking Yerba Matē infused in hot milk, called- (mate cosido) whilst other children drank chocolate milk.
It wasn't until I met my granddad in Uruguay when I was 21 that I began drinking Yerba Mate consistently in it's traditional form.
Before this time I weighed 85 kilos, my diet consisted of junk food, soft drinks and no exercise as I just didn't have the energy.
During my trip to Uruguay whilst drinking Maté, I lost 28 kilos in 4 months but it wasn't’ by drinking Yerba Maté alone although
it did give me the energy to walk many miles. I wiped out all junk food, included lots of fruit, vegetables & protein in my daily diet.
I stopped drinking soft drinks and I exercised for approx. 45 minutes per day.
Moderation and consistency seems to be the key words when it comes to loosing weight,
living a healthy lifestyle, clean food and getting the best from this great beverage.
On return to my home land in AUSTRALIA in 1996, I began introducing Yerba Mate to all my friends from different nationalities.
People started reporting a feeling of well being, increased energy and their skin looked fantastic!
Before you know it I was supplying Yerba Mate to many fans.
When I tested Yerba Mate analytically through a food laboratory I was shocked at the amount of vitamins and minerals
that were found in my specially selected Yerba Mate!!!
Alot of these vitamins and minerals are found in our most nutritious fruits and vegetables.
This in turn inflamed my curiosity and I began researching journals and world wide trials on Yerba Mate.
In 2006 I returned to South America and back packed from Argentina up to Northern Brasil and then back down through the South visiting growers, manufacturers and speaking and learning from the experts in the field.
Through my research I found that, the growing, manufacturing and drying processes of Yerba Mate
are vital steps that contribute to its nutritional values, taste and aroma.
Guided by something greater than myself, many tests and professionals I eventually found and selected
what I truly believe to be the best premium quality Yerba Mate you'll ever taste.
I now bring you all ….An Original Premium Quality 100% (Ilex Paraguariensis) Yerba Maté!
In today’s society, following the traditional Yerba Mate drinking methods have become increasingly difficult as carrying your Mate kit
to work, where it’s most needed isn't always a convenient option.
That’s why Nature’s Green Gold has brought to you the wise traditions of our ancestors and the nutritional value from the past
in a simple and convenient Yerba Mate Tbag.
"We call it, My Great Mate, "Nature's Green gold in a cup"
Our Tea bags are native wild harvest- Yummy, and NATURAL so next time you reach out for a cuppa, why not reach out for one that actually improves your well being and your day.
OR VISIT TO MY YERBA MATE WORLD'S CAFE WHERE YOU CAN TASTE OUR MANY
YERBA MATE PREPARATIONS AND FLAVOURS,
My Yerba Mate World
3/895 The Horsley Drive,
Smithfield NSW 2164
02 9604 3344
Trading: Tuesdays to Saturdays 8.30am to 2.30pm
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.