What is Pajarito yerba mate?
Pajarito is one of the most popular and most important brands of yerba mate in Paraguay. The smooth blend and high stem content of yerba mate pajarito make it perfect to brew both hot mate and ice cold, refreshing tereré.
What is yerba mate and what is it used for?
Yerba mate is a plant. The leaves are used to make tea and are also sometimes used to make medicine. Some people take yerba mate for athletic performance, memory and thinking skills (cognitive function), fatigue, and many other purposes.
What is yerba mate known for?
Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that’s gaining worldwide popularity. It’s said to have the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the joy of chocolate.
How long has yerba mate Pajarito been around?
In 1956 Mr. Lauro Raatz and his wife Sara decided to start a production of yerba mate of a very high quality and is 100% national. The first years of the company’s existence were very difficult, but perseverance, hard work, diligence and faith in success paid off.
What is a Pajarito?
Pajarito means little bird so it can be used to describe a small creature of the feathered variety.
What are the effects of Yerba Mate?
Yerba mate contains caffeine, which can cause side effects such as inability to sleep (insomnia), nervousness and restlessness, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate and breathing, and other side effects. Yerba mate is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken in large amounts or for long periods of time.
How does Yerba Mate make you feel?
Traditional ceremonies would pass around the drink in a gourd, symbolizing hospitality. Plus, Yerba Mate gives you an euphoric feeling that’s similar to eating chocolate, so you’ll feel the same happy feelings you would if you took a round of shots—only healthier.
What is the origin of yerba mate?
Yerba mate is a species of Illex with the botanical name Ilex paraguariensis. It grows in the north of Argentina, Paraguay, and south of Brazil. According to the 19th Century explorer Joseph Hooker, yerba mate was consumed in South America long before the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors arrived.
Who invented Yerba?
The Guaraní and their “yerba” According to the book “Caá Porã: The Spirit of Yerba Mate” published by Las Marías; the discovery of yerba mate can be attributed to the Kaingang ethnic group, who ate the raw leaves about 3000 years B.C.