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What is mate?


What is mate?

Mate is a popular drink in South America. Especially in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. Mainly known for its energizing and slimming properties, mate is drunk in a container (the calabash) using a filtering straw (the bombilla).

1. A SOUTH AMERICAN PLANT

yerba mate plant
Originally from South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and southern Brazil), the mate tree grows easily along river banks in mountainous forests located between 500 and 700 meters above sea level .
In its natural state it can reach up to 20 meters high . In cultivation it is pruned to reach a maximum of 4 to 8 meters.
The Guarani people are the first people to use mate. Their territory covers Paraguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil. These people used this drink which “ chased out fatigue ” and “ promoted good humor ”.
They also used it as a base in their medicines.

2. MATÉ: A DRINK TO SHARING

share the mate
Mate remains the companion of many South Americans' moments of rest, conviviality and inspiration because it is definitely rooted in their history, their culture and their habits .
It has become a national symbol in several South American countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay .
In these countries, being invited to share a mate is a gesture of sharing and conviviality. You thus enter a circle of friendship.

3. MATÉ: THE INFUSION OF ATHLETES Pogba mate

Mate has notable effects on the human body. Sport causes oxidation in the body and the more pronounced this is, the greater the downstream recovery.
In this case, mate is a trick , in order to facilitate sports performance. Mate and its benefits help limit the degradation of muscle, tendon, bone and brain cells. This allows us to provide prophylactic and prevention support during busy schedules.
This is for example the case of professional athletes like Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann , where maintaining the load is essential and the sequences of sessions are numerous.
Find out more: The benefits of Mate

4. BEST ALTERNATIVE TO COFFEE

mate alternative to coffee
Mate contains caffeine like coffee (much less) and yet mate is much better for your health.

For example, mate contains a variety of vitamins and other beneficial compounds such as riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese . All these elements give the body an extra boost. Mate also contains small amounts of potassium and vitamin B as well as zinc, magnesium and vitamin C, as well as
antioxidants
.

Mate's stimulating effects on the body and mind are unlike any other caffeinated beverage .

Find out more: The benefits of Mate

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Brendan

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Excellent mate

I had known about Mate for a while but I had not yet tasted such a good quality Mate. Thank you Mimate!

Boire du mate pour maigrir

Emma L.

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Very good and consistent with the photos

The mate is very green, consistent with the photos with lots of fruit and other pieces inside! I advise.

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Sylvie C.

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Gain energy with mate

A super nice menthol taste
I drink it in my own full-bodied way
All day long

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Victor Z.

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Very good mate

Good taste, easy to infuse, great for good muscle recovery

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Catherine D.

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Super happy with my mate

Received the order in accordance with my expectations.
The calabash is aesthetically beautiful.
I recommend !

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frank

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Top products

Excellent, mate has allowed me to reduce smoking and perhaps soon to stop. By drinking this mate, it reduces the lack of nicotine but above all it makes me sick of cigarettes!

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Matthew

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Perfect for discovering

Everything rolls in this box. Even after hot water is added, the gourd remains at a good temperature to hold it in your hand.

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Melanie D.

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New ritual for me

The concept is so good, I was looking for an alternative to coffee and I'm so happy to have discovered mate 😍

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Manon C.

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A great discovery

Before and after sport, it's a great discovery! Better recovery, more energy and it became a pleasure to prepare my mate every day.

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Mathéo H.

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Thank you Mimate team!

RAS, super practical bottle and the mate is excellent, two weeks after my order I barely started the second bag

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Nikolas D.

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My drink for this summer

Feet in the sand with a good iced mate, what a pleasure! This original organic mate is excellent.

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Papacoach

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Help for sports!

Better recovery plus giving me a boost, very very good mate

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Maxence B.

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Hot or iced I love it

At first I drank it hot this winter and then I recommended fruity mate, drinking it iced is even better 🔥

yerba maté glacé avec une bombilla classique mimaté

Nicholas G.

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Really energizing

I wanted to try it like this on a whim and I am very satisfied with my order, quick, well packaged and the mate gives me the boost I was looking for

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Marlene P.

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The little attention with my first name

Fast delivery and a nice touch when I discovered my first name written by hand on the booklet, I will definitely recommend

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Jerome S.

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Finished the coffee

I was drinking too much coffee and I managed to reduce it thanks to mate, thank you team

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Marie O.

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I took 3 tastes and it's so good

3 tastes tested in infusion and I who didn't usually like mate, these convinced me :)

sachets de maté aromatisé avec une boule infusion

Corentin L.

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I drink it iced

This summer I drank it like that and frankly with ice cubes and pieces of fruit it's quality

maté glacé avec une bombilla

Dorian P.

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Nothing to say, great

RAS, well packaged, received quickly at a relay point with free delivery and the guide in the box is super practical for getting started

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Morgane J.

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Surprisingly surprised

At first I was expecting something strong and not at all! thanks for the discovery

coffret maté découverte avec calebasse et bombilla pour boire la yerba mate

Mark I.

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Perfect for sports

Before my training I always drink one now and it's fire

boire du maté avant le sport

Benoit

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Well received and fast

It was a first order so always wary but nothing to say, top quality service

sportif qui boit du maté

Louanne H.

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Received in 48 hours, tooop this mate

Very good even if it takes a little time to adapt, the benefits are worth it!

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Ophélie V.

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Every morning it's mate!

New morning routine and after running, totally won over

Marcel S.

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Nothing to say, it's serious

Very well created website, all the information is well noted. Respected deadlines and careful packages

Guillaume

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A validated discovery

Not sure I'll prepare it to perfection but the booklet and the tutorial video helped me a lot, thank you mimate

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