Where Is Yerba Mate Grow?
Yerba Mate Comes from the Naturally Caffeinated Leaves of a Native Species of Holly Tree, Ilex Paraguariensis, Found Deep in the South American Atlantic...
Yerba mate comes from the naturally caffeinated leaves of a native species of holly tree, Ilex paraguariensis, found deep in the South American Atlantic rainforest. Yerba mate leaves are hand harvested by yerbateros (cultivators) from small farms and indigenous communities in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil.
How does yerba mate grow?
The highest quality yerba mate is shade-grown under the rich rainforest canopy and away from direct sunlight. ... Whereas cultivated trees are harvested at the end of each winter, because they grow faster due to careful pruning, sun exposure and water control. Yerba mate is grown and processed all over South America.
What climate does yerba mate grow?
Climate and Environment
Yerba mate plants (Ilex paraguariensis) come from the subtropical region of South America. They prefer humid, hot climates that grow plenty of rainfall. Yerba mate plants thrive best when temperatures stay above sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
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