Mate

Mate—or Yerba mate—is a tea that is an excellent alternative to coffee and is filled with health benefits. Mate is a tea that is a combination of dried leaves and twigs that has a high level of tannins with a flavor similar to coffee or black tea. It is known to contain high amounts of caffeine, which gives an energy boost, as well as aid weight loss. Additionally, it has been shown to help treat skin diseases, ward of dry skin, and cure dandruff. It also prevents heart disease, lowers cholesterol, prevents and regulates diabetes, and has general cancer-fighting potential. Mate is also full of properties that will make you look better, such as reducing puffiness, working to reduce the appearance of fine lines, repairing UV damage, and even nourishing the skin to reduce inflammation.