Mate leaves processed through an innovative “sapecagem” process in a hot water bath, to avoid oxidation of leaves and the formation of toxic coumpounds. Our Maté is a Native from the state of Parana in southern Brazil. It grows in the shade of the forest, growing more slowly than farmed mate. Native mate is collected every 2 years, whereas farmed mate is harvested every 12 or 18 months. As a result , native mate has higher levels of caffein and natural antioxidants than farmed mate. This high-quality is appreciated not only by consumers for its gustatory qualities, but also by the plant extraction industry for its high concentration of active substances.