Loose yerba mate. The healthy energizer. USDA organic. A treasure from South America comes home to you. Discover yerba mate and energize the Brazilian way. Stands Out in the Crowd of Energizers. Mate enhances mental clarity, gives long lasting energy, while found by most to be free from the unpleasant side effects associated with coffee and other energizers. More Antioxidants & Nutrition: Studies reveal mate to be higher in antioxidants than green tea. Mate factor mate tested higher in antioxidants than aged mate. Yerba mate also supplies vitamins including C, B1 and B2, as well as minerals important for metabolism including chromium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium and zinc. Our mate is rich in bio-active compounds including chlorophyll, pantothenic acid, quercetin and rutin. Helps Manage Weight: Studies have shown that yerba mate stimulates the metabolism, helping people manage their weight. Need good energy? Pour up a cup and - discover the mate factor. Discover the factor. Mate factor is unique: fresh, not aged; no smoky flavor; antioxidant rich. Taste and feel the difference. The Factor: Taking care to preserve the herb's natural vibrancy, vitamins, enzymes, bio-active components and flavor is the factor that delivers this delicious product to you. Mate available today is typically aged for at least one year. However, we deliver something special - fresh yerba mate, with all the secrets of nature still intact. We process our mate immediately upon harvest, vacuum seal, and rush export to preserve the freshness. Low Heat, No Smoky Flavor: We carefully dry our herb using a lower heat process that protects its vital nutrients and its naturally smooth flavor. We Trade with Love: Mate Factor's international trade is all about love. We enjoy a rich friendship with our Brazilian brothers and sisters who produce this special mate. We enjoy helping to increase the quality of life in their local communities. Certified organic by Clemson DPI. www.matefactor.com. (These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)