{"product_id":"the-mate-factor-organic-dark-roast-yerba-mate-loose-tea-141498","title":"MATE FACTOR - Organic Dark Roast Yerba Mate Loose Tea - 12 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia; line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfter years of drinking coffee, feeling stressed out and drained, I switched to mate. Finally I feel focused and energized, ready to handle life.\u003cbr\u003e  I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a different energy source. - CF - Owego, NY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003ch2 style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Roast Yerba Mate is a Healthy Alternative to Coffee - Without Sacrificing Taste or that Energizing Boost in the Morning!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003eOur \u003cb\u003eunique blend of Yerba Mate and roasted grains\u003c\/b\u003e (Carob, Barley, \u0026amp; Chicory) brews a delightfully rich, invigorating cup without sacrificing the benefits of our fresh, Green Mate. Dark Roast Yerba Mate tastes great with milk (even soy or rice) and your favorite sweetener (we prefer honey). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia; line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I got turned onto Mate by some friends about six months ago. After being a regular coffee drinker for several years, I quit the coffee and switched to Mate. Mate doesn't give me the jitters like coffee. Also, I got the bonus of dropping 30 pounds in six months! Excellent stuff\" - LH - Ithaca, NY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 120%;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA treasure from South America now comes home to you:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergizes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSustains\u003c\/b\u003e you throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombats\u003c\/b\u003e Fatigue and Sleepiness, \u003cb\u003ePromotes\u003c\/b\u003e Mental Clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong Lasting\u003c\/b\u003e Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003ci\u003eUnpleasant Side Effects\u003c\/i\u003e often associated with coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia; line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Yerba Mate is smoother and gentler than coffee. It doesn't cause the jitters, but it still energizes. I feel energized without being wired up. I was going to switch off at first, drinking coffee one morning and mate the next; but once I started drinking mate I didn't want to go back, and now the coffee just sits on the shelf! Plus it gives me the b vitamins I need. I use it like a multi-vitamin.\" Charles Cahill - Union, MO \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003eYerba Mate is more than just an invigorating brew. It is \u003cb\u003eone of nature's best sources of antioxidants\u003c\/b\u003e. In addition, a full complement of vitamins and minerals (including chlorophyll, vitamins A, B, C, E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more) help make \u003cb\u003ea cup of Mate tea an excellent immune-boosting brew\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia; line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Thank you!!!! Yours is my favorite mate ever. I work in a coffeehouse and want to introduce your product.\u003cbr\u003e  It works especially well pressed in an espresso machine!\" Heidi E - Mt Shasta, CA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003eWe use \u003cb\u003e100% percent certified organic Yerba Mate\u003c\/b\u003e, responsibly grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The Mate Factor is founded on providing a fair wage to the conscientious people in South America who provide our special Mate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e100% Certified Organic Ingredients\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e Green Yerba Mate, Roasted Yerba Mate, Roasted Carob, Roasted Barley, Roasted Chicory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003eOur Dark Roast tea box contains 20 large unbleached tea-bags. All of our tea-bags contain 3.5 grams of tea, DOUBLE the size of most tea-bags on the market, so you can enjoy more of the flavor, nutrition, and energizing effects of Yerba Mate! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003eFor use in a coffee maker or french press, check out the 12oz Dark Roast Loose Tea. You can also save 36% by buying this product in 100-count boxes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia; line-height: 120%; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:georgia,serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I like Mate Factor Dark Roast much better than coffee. I have friends that have been drinking regular mate for years.\" - Shannon - Monticello, NY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Servings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFACTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\"\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"40\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sfServings\"\u003eServing Size:\u003cstrong\u003e ..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Servings per Container:\u003cstrong\u003e ..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfColumnTitles\"\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd width=\"270\" height=\"19\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd width=\"124\" align=\"right\"\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd width=\"90\" align=\"right\"\u003e% Daily Value*\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfColumns\"\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"1\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"270\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e100% Certified Organic Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e       Fresh Green Mate, Roasted Mate, Roasted Carob, Roasted Barley, Roasted Chicory\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd valign=\"top\" align=\"right\" width=\"124\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e    \u003ctd valign=\"top\" align=\"right\" width=\"90\"\u003e** \u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"2\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"4\" border=\"0\" class=\"sfFooter\"\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd width=\"597\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.       Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.\u003cbr\u003e      ** Daily Value not established. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e     \u003ctd height=\"3\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/clear.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Hints \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Traditionally Yerba Mate' Is Enjoyed In A Carved Gourd With   A Bombilla (A Filtered Straw), But This Special Cut Is Suitable For Just About   Any Use.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry These: Coffee Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Put 1\/3 Cup Of Herb Into The Filter. Wet The Herb With Cold Water Before Running   The Coffee Machines Cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTea Pot Or Tea Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Use Between 1Tsp To 1 Tbsp Per Cup, And Let Steep From 5 To 7 Minutes, According   To Taste. It Is Always Good To Wet The Herb With Cold Water Before Steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  In An 8 Cup Press, Use About 1\/3 Cup, 3-4 Cup Presses, Use 3-4 Tbsp. Pre-Moisten   With Cold Water Before Adding Hot Water To The Press. Allow To Steep For 5 To   7 Minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Tea (Cold Steeped)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For Iced Tea, Add 1\/3 Cup Per Quart To A Pitcher Or Jar. All Cold Water And   Let Steep, (In Refrigerator Or Cool Spot) For 3-5 Hours. Sweeten And Add Lemons,   Limes, Or Fruit Juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Also Try Adding Lime And Honey To Hot Or Cold Mate' Hot Mate' With Milk (Soy   Or Other) And Honey Using Mate' As A Base For Other Herbal Teas Experiment-   There Is So Much You Can Do! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Mate Factor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31027386679354,"sku":"141498","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1971\/0887\/products\/141498_d0f0f385-dff4-4c4f-a582-808d0e97af9c.jpg?v=1752329545","url":"https:\/\/vitamingrocer.com\/products\/the-mate-factor-organic-dark-roast-yerba-mate-loose-tea-141498","provider":"Vitamin Grocer UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}