It warms and invigorates, tones andrestores strength, improves liver function and relieves our body of cholesterol. About the magic properties of Mate tea are known to almost all people who care about their health and the condition of their loved ones. But, as you remember, all is well that in moderation. And if you start to abuse this drink or cook it incorrectly, problems with the stomach, skin and other side effects will be guaranteed. 
What is tea mate: the characteristics of the drink
We are used to trusting everything that is written onpackages. Tasty, useful, safe - beautiful and colorful inscriptions simply can not help attracting consumers. And, unfortunately, very few people are interested in what is inside the pack of tea. For example, do you know what mate is different from jasmine, karkade and other similar drinks? In fact, this tea is made from the leaves of the holly Paraguayan, which are collected on plantations, transported to plants, dried, shredded and packaged. And the larger the welding, the more intense the taste. As for useful qualities, in this case everything depends on the storage terms, methods of processing, as well as on your culinary abilities. After all, making tea mate is a real art. If you do it right, a hot drink of taste and color will resemble ordinary green tea. A little bitterness, giving piquancy - this is what differs mate. Pay attention: this good is drunk without sugar. But if you are a notorious sweet tooth, you can add a couple of spoons of honey. 
Than the curative drink is useful
What is so special about Paraguay tea mate? Why is it recommended to drink instead of coffee? Unusual chemical composition is the reason. The fact is that this drink contains matein, which brings us into a tonus. One cup of this fragrant drink is enough to store energy for the rest of the day. In addition to caffeine, it also contains vitamins PP, A, B, C, E, which are so needed by our exhausted work and lack of light body. And this is not to mention the tannin, routine, resin acid, iron, manganese and other, no less useful substances. Now let's look at all the positive properties in more detail.
- Healing properties
Those of the fair sex whoare susceptible to frequent catarrhal diseases, it has long been known what the benefits of this tea are. It helps to quickly get rid of the accompanying symptoms: aching muscles, headache, nausea. And all thanks to antioxidants, which are in fairly large quantities found in tea mate. It helps to cope with intoxication. Plus, it is believed that such a tea has truly magical properties - it helps to prevent the appearance of cancer. Pay attention: that tea mate does not become a usual drink in which there are no useful substances, you should use it correctly. So, for example, in no case should not add a lemon! It is better to eat it in a snack, sprinkle with sugar. So you can and the body sate with vitamin C, and do not destroy the antioxidants.
- Toning properties
The fact that tea invigorates was mentioned above. But do not forget that mate is not a magical drink that is able to lead you to a vertical position in a couple of seconds after a night outing. The benefit will only be when you are not exhausted, not exhausted. Otherwise, the effect will be exactly the opposite. Having drunk a cup before a responsible meeting or an exam at the institute, you simply can not concentrate. Or even fall asleep at the table. The fact is that in this case the vessels will begin to expand, sometimes causing even painful sensations. By the way, women who are suffering from high blood pressure should not experiment with such drinks. Otherwise, only it will be worse. Proceeding from this, consider the following point.
- Normalization of pressure
Thanks to caffeine, which is exactly the sameincreases the pressure, the hypatonics feel after this delicious drink is wonderful. Naturally, if such individuals take special medications, you need to monitor the amount drunk. Otherwise, then you have to suffer from high blood pressure. But it is believed that mate in moderate doses only positively affects health.
- Strengthening of blood vessels
As mentioned above, this beverage containsVitamin R. It helps to strengthen the walls of the vessels, so that women can not be afraid of bruises on the body. This is especially useful for those of the fair sex, whose skin is very thin and delicate. Now they can not be afraid that even from ordinary friendly handshakes they will have traces.
- Lose weight fast and easy
This drink helps to cleanse our intestines fromall that filth and dirt that has accumulated over the course of his life. Plus, it normalizes metabolism (metabolism). All this together helps to cope with excess weight. And no sadistic and debilitating diets you will not need. This is perhaps the greatest benefit of mate tea. Thus, drinking in the morning, at lunch and in the evening for a cup of hot drink, you can not be afraid to gain hateful pounds. Of course, the benefits will be noticeable only if you do not eat for the night, absorbing all that is in the fridge.
- Boost your mood
People constantly falling into depression,recommend daily use of light tea. It helps to raise the mood, normalizes the vital activity of the organism, relieves insomnia, aggression, nervousness. Also, without this drink can not do with people whose work is constantly associated with stress.
What is dangerous tea mate
How useful mate, you already learned. However, before you decide to engage in self-medication with the help of this tea, read the one to whom he is completely and categorically contraindicated. Otherwise, it can cause irreparable harm to your health. Mate can not drink children who are under 10-12 years old, pregnant women, just given birth and breastfeeding mothers. Harm from tea will be observed in hypertension, especially if the patients have a very high blood pressure. The same goes for individuals who have any mental problems and problems. Fast excitability is not something that such people need. Also, do not treat tea with a mate from a hangover. Pay attention: in spite of the fact that tea mate is recommended to drink for colds, in no case do not give it to the patient if it has a high temperature. Otherwise it will only get worse. Therefore, do not forget to cut down heat first, and only then give this drink. 
How to make tea correctly
To use mate tea, it's necessary to brewits not boiling water, but hot water (90 degrees maximum). It is better to take either thawed or purified liquid. So, put the kettle on the stove so it warms up to the desired temperature, and at this time boil the water separately. Rinse the brewer, then pour the leaves into the dishes. For one person - 1 tsp. Fill the tea leaves with hot water, cover with a lid. Leave it for about 7 minutes, no more. Then we pour the tea leaves over the cups, add water. If you did not drink the contents at once, it is better to pour out the leftovers. After a couple of hours there will begin to form substances that do not have the best effect on our body. The harm can be from the spoiled tea serious, down to a strong poisoning.
Memo for tea lovers
First, you just need to buy the usual brew. Different flavors, dyes and other additives will not do any good. Plus, in such products there are no useful elements. The same applies to tea bags. Despite the fact that it is much more convenient and practical for them to use, it should be abandoned. Secondly, do not brew the drink more than twice and do not store the brew for long (more than an hour). If you find an unpleasant sour smell and taste in fresh tea, it is better to pour everything into the sink. This indicates that the products you have purchased are already damaged. Third, watch for the cleanliness of the dishes in which you prepare the tea. Remember that you need to wash both outside and inside. Do not forget to thoroughly clean the plaque, which is constantly formed on the walls of the nozzle of the brewer. Before each time, pour the dishes with boiling water. And if you follow these rules, you can drink a delicious and healthy drink daily.
