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Brazilian Yerba Mate with large, well-sorted flakes for minimum bitterness and maximum taste.

Yerba mate is a plant native to South America, mainly grown in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It is used to prepare a drink called "mate" which is very popular in these countries.

To prepare mate, the dried, crushed leaves of the yerba mate plant are placed in a calabash (a kind of gourd-shaped cup) and infused with hot water. The drink is traditionally consumed using a metal straw called a "bombilla".

Yerba mate contains caffeine and other stimulating compounds, making it a popular alternative to coffee and tea for those looking for an energy boost. It is also rich in antioxidants and may have health benefits, including boosting the immune system, improving digestion and cardiovascular function.

Besides being consumed as a drink, yerba mate is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as joint pain, headaches, and respiratory diseases.