Are mate and sleep compatible?
Drinking mate can have an impact on your sleep due to its caffeine content. Indeed, everyone has a different tolerance and sensitivity to this molecule. It is generally said that drinking too much mate can keep you awake. Why?
What stimulating active compounds are found in mate:
- Caffeine: the main active ingredient in coffee, mate contains slightly less.
- Theine: a natural component of tea (also known as tea caffeine), it may help improve concentration.
- Theobromine: a relaxing, mood-boosting molecule that is also found in cocoa.
Just like coffee, yerba mate is an energy booster! Mate can be enjoyed throughout the day, but may disrupt sleep.
Good to know:
Did you know that theine and caffeine actually come from the same molecule? The difference lies in their effects on the body. Caffeine is bioavailable and enters the bloodstream almost immediately, whereas theine is released gradually throughout the day.
Can you drink mate before bed or in the evening?
Of course, it is possible to drink mate before going to bed or in the evening. Containing less caffeine than tea or an espresso2, its stimulating effect is less pronounced.
However, potential sleep disturbances depend mainly on your sensitivity to caffeine! Some people may find it hard to fall asleep, while others can easily tolerate mate in the evening.
Enjoy the benefits of this delicious drink with multiple virtues. Mate contains:
- Antioxidants with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties2.
- Amino acids, promoting digestion and easing anxiety2.
- Vitamins A, C, E and B2 to replenish your energy!
The combination of these active compounds with theobromine can promote a feeling of relaxation in the mate drinker. Note that this can moderate the energising effect of caffeine.
How should mate be enjoyed?
A true ritual, preparing mate is an institution in South America. Traditionally prepared in a calabash, there are many wooden, ceramic, or metal "gourds", perfect for making your mate.
How to prepare a quality mate? You will need:
- A premium Kusmi Tea mate;
- A bowl or a calabash gourd;
- A bombilla (a straw that acts as a filter);
- Hot water at 70°C (just simmering).
Leave to infuse for a few minutes, four minutes for Euphoria mate. You will fully appreciate the cocoa and orange flavours.
For a delicious and relaxing break, a spoonful of honey and a pinch of spices will turn your mate into an incomparable drink!
Read also: Brewing time: how to prepare mate properly?
Kusmi Tea, organic maté & made in France
Committed to sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture, all our products are certified organic and made in Normandy. Our mate range thus guarantees you varied, unmatched pleasure! At Kusmi, we offer traditional as well as flavoured mate:
- Detox: a blend of mate, green tea and lemon
- BB Detox: a blend of mate, green tea and grapefruit
- Blue Detox: a blend of mate, green tea and pineapple
- Boost: a blend of mate, green tea and ginger
As with any caffeinated drink, excessive consumption of mate can cause difficulties falling asleep. While drinking mate before bed is not discouraged, some may be sensitive to its stimulating effect.
Convinced by mate tea? Let yourself be tempted by the fruity taste of our Kusmi organic detox mate green tea to take care of yourself.