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Premium Argentine yerba mate blend with green tea, poleo & burrito. High antioxidants, natural energy, digestive wellness, anxiety relief. 500g, 196 compounds.
Don Arregui Premium Yerba Mate Blend – Green Tea, Poleo & Burrito
Experience the authentic energy ritual of Argentina with Don Arregui, a premium yerba mate blend that combines the legendary power of traditional yerba mate with the digestive brilliance of green tea, the refreshing clarity of poleo (wild mint), and the calming sophistication of burrito (Aloysia polystachya). Hand-selected and blended with precision in Traslasierra, Córdoba—the heart of Argentina’s most respected yerba mate region—Don Arregui delivers the natural energy, antioxidant protection, digestive wellness, and nervous system calm that has made yerba mate the national ritual drink of Argentina for centuries.
100% Natural | Sustainably Harvested from Traslasierra, Córdoba
500 Grams | 50+ Premium Servings
This is not just a drink. This is the ritual that energized entire South American cultures. Don Arregui combines 196 active compounds (more than green tea’s 144) with the dual digestive and calming magic of poleo and burrito to create a cup that awakens your body, sharpens your mind, soothes your stomach, and calms your nervous system—all in one profound sip. Whether you’re beginning your day, gathering with friends, or seeking afternoon vitality with natural anxiety relief, Don Arregui transforms the simple act of drinking mate into a celebration of wellness.
Why Choose Don Arregui: Science-Backed Health Benefits
Yerba Mate Benefits (The Powerhouse)
Superior Antioxidant Content – More Than Green Tea: Yerba mate contains 196 active compounds (vs. green tea’s 144), including powerful polyphenols, flavonoids, and caffeoyl derivatives. Yerba mate has been scientifically proven to contain higher antioxidant activity than green tea due to elevated chlorogenic acid (CQA) and other polyphenolic compounds.
Triple Stimulant Energy System: Yerba mate contains three natural stimulants working synergistically:
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Caffeine (~85 mg per cup) — almost as much as coffee, without the jitters.
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Theobromine — the “happy chemical” in chocolate that elevates mood and promotes well-being.
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Theophylline — a bronchodilator that improves respiratory function and athletic performance.
This triple-action system provides sustained, jitter-free energy that coffee alone cannot match.
Anti-Cancer Properties & Cell Death Induction: A 2011 University of Illinois study demonstrated that caffeoylquinic acid (CQA) derivatives from yerba mate successfully killed colon cancer cells through apoptosis (programmed cell death). The study showed that as CQA concentration increased, cancer cell death rates increased—a breakthrough finding unavailable in green tea or coffee.
Anti-Inflammatory & Immune Activation: Yerba mate’s polyphenols have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. A 2020 study revealed that yerba mate protects liver cells, exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, and provides a positive effect on the cardiovascular system—protecting against the very inflammation that fuels cancer progression and chronic disease.
Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Protection: The chlorogenic and caffeic acid in yerba mate prevent LDL cholesterol oxidation, stopping atherosclerotic plaque formation. Yerba mate helps lower total cholesterol, reduce LDL, and raise protective HDL cholesterol—crucial for heart disease prevention.
Blood Sugar & Diabetes Prevention: Yerba mate may decrease type 2 diabetes development risk and helps regulate glucose levels through its polyphenolic compounds. Studies show potential benefits for blood sugar stability and metabolic health.
Digestive Support & Gastrointestinal Health: Yerba mate promotes a healthy gastrointestinal tract, improves digestion, and supports beneficial gut bacteria growth—while providing gentle laxative properties for healthy elimination.
Enhanced Athletic Performance & Muscle Function: The three xanthines (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline) in yerba mate temporarily enhance brain and muscle function, improving focus, reaction time, and athletic endurance. This is why yerba mate is legendary in South American sports culture.
Nutrient Density: Yerba mate provides 24 vitamins and minerals (potassium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, nitrogen) plus 15 amino acids and 11 polyphenols—a complete nutritional profile unmatched by most beverages.
Mental Alertness & Cognitive Enhancement: The combination of caffeine, theobromine, and polyphenols sharpens mental clarity, improves focus, enhances memory, and promotes cognitive alertness—without the anxiety or jitteriness of coffee.
Green Tea Benefits
EGCG Antioxidant Power: While yerba mate surpasses green tea in total antioxidant capacity, green tea’s epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) provides additional neuroprotection, cardiovascular support, and anti-inflammatory benefits. The combination of yerba mate’s polyphenols + green tea’s EGCG = compounded antioxidant synergy.
Enhanced Polyphenol Absorption: Green tea’s catechins improve the absorption and bioavailability of yerba mate’s compounds, maximizing the health benefits of both plants working together.
Poleo (Wild Mint) Benefits
Powerful Digestive Stimulation: Poleo’s menthol and other volatile compounds provide cholagogue action—stimulating the gallbladder to release bile essential for fat digestion. This is why poleo is the traditional mate blend for post-meal digestive wellness.
Antispasmodic & IBS Relief: Poleo’s menthol compounds relax smooth muscles in the digestive tract, relieving digestive spasms, cramping, and discomfort. Studies show that menthol significantly reduces IBS symptoms and abdominal pain—making poleo a natural digestive medicine.
Carminative & Anti-Gas Action: Poleo’s carminative properties prevent gas formation and facilitate the expulsion of accumulated gas from the intestines—providing natural relief from bloating and abdominal discomfort after heavy meals.
Antimicrobial & Parasitic Defense: Poleo has demonstrated antimicrobial and parasiticide properties, helping fight infections and parasites—supporting a healthy, balanced microbiome and digestive ecosystem.
Respiratory & Sinus Support: Poleo’s menthol clears mucus, relieves nasal and chest congestion, soothes coughs and sore throats, reduces shortness of breath, and eases respiratory inflammation—making it excellent during cold season.
Detoxification & Sweating: Poleo’s diaphoretic properties stimulate sweating, facilitating the elimination of toxins through the skin—an ancient detoxification mechanism recognized in traditional medicine systems.
Headache & Migraine Relief: Poleo has been traditionally used and scientifically studied for its ability to relieve headaches and migraines—providing natural pain relief without pharmaceutical side effects.
Burrito (Aloysia polystachya) Benefits
Digestive Comfort & Antispasmodic Action: Burrito is traditionally used for its digestive and antispasmodic properties. It reduces abdominal cramping, muscle spasms in the digestive tract, and provides relief from “empacho” (heavy digestion discomfort)—a traditional South American condition where the stomach feels heavy and sluggish.
Anxiety Relief & Natural Calming Properties: Burrito has demonstrated anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties—it naturally calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety and nervous tension, and acts as a gentle, natural nervine without pharmaceutical sedative side effects. This makes it perfect for stress relief while maintaining mental alertness and focus.
Dual Digestive Action (Synergizes with Poleo): While poleo stimulates the gallbladder for bile release (cholagogue action), burrito provides complementary antispasmodic action—relaxing the smooth muscles and reducing spasm. Together, they create comprehensive digestive support: stimulation + relaxation = optimal digestion without cramping or discomfort.
Anti-Inflammatory Action: Burrito reduces inflammation in the digestive system and throughout the body, supporting overall inflammatory wellness and digestive comfort. This complements yerba mate’s powerful anti-inflammatory polyphenols for compounded protection.
Carminative Properties: Burrito helps eliminate accumulated gas from the intestines, reducing bloating and abdominal discomfort after meals—making it excellent for post-mate ritual digestive comfort and satisfaction.
Mineral & Phytonutrient Profile: Burrito contains important minerals including calcium, zinc, and copper—vital for bone health, immune function, and overall vitality. Scientific studies confirm burrito contains zero mycotoxins, making it a safe, pure herb with clean phytochemical profile and premium quality assurance.
Fresh Aromatic & Flavor Contribution: Burrito has a distinctive fresh aroma with subtle hints of lemon and citrus undertones with gentle herbal complexity—adding sophisticated flavor nuance to mate blends without overpowering the base yerba mate flavor. The aroma itself has calming effects through aromatherapy mechanisms.
The Science of Synergy: Why Don Arregui Works
When Combined, Yerba Mate + Green Tea + Poleo + Burrito Create an Energy-Digestive-Calm Super-System
This blend is engineered for complete daily vitality with digestive and nervous system support:
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Yerba mate’s 196 active compounds + green tea’s EGCG = comprehensive antioxidant and cognitive support system
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Yerba mate’s three stimulants (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline) + poleo’s digestive action + burrito’s anxiety relief = sustained energy WITHOUT the jitters or nervous tension of coffee
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Green tea’s polyphenols + poleo’s cholagogue + burrito’s antispasmodic = complete digestive system optimization: stimulation + relaxation = comfortable, efficient digestion
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Poleo’s and burrito’s combined carminative action = prevents bloating and gas while yerba mate’s polyphenols protect the gut lining
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Burrito’s anxiolytic properties + yerba mate’s mood-boosting theobromine = natural calm energy—activated yet peaceful, alert yet relaxed
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All four ingredients’ synergistic antimicrobial properties = comprehensive immune support and healthy gut microbiome balance
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Together: “the complete Argentine ritual perfected for modern wellness” — authentic tradition + modern neuroscience + digestive science = daily vitality, calm focus, and digestive comfort without compromise
Perfect For
✅ Morning energy ritual and daily ritual
✅ Sustained focus without jitters or crashes
✅ Post-meal digestive comfort and support
✅ Anxiety relief while maintaining alertness
✅ Athletic performance and endurance
✅ Mental clarity and cognitive focus
✅ Appetite stimulation before meals
✅ Nervous system calming (without sedation)
✅ Digestive wellness after heavy meals
✅ Social gatherings and shared rituals
✅ Those seeking natural energy alternatives to coffee
✅ Cold season respiratory and immune support
✅ Authentic Argentine culture and tradition
✅ Stress management with sustained energy
Brewing Instructions for Maximum Benefits
Traditional Mate Ritual (The Authentic Way):
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Fill a gourd (mate cup) 3/4 full with Don Arregui yerba mate blend
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Insert a filtered straw (bombilla) through the mixture
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Fill with hot water (140–160°F / 60–70°C) — never boiling (maintains digestive benefits and preserves burrito’s anxiolytic compounds)
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Pass the gourd to the left after drinking, refill with hot water, and repeat
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Continue for 20–30 minutes until the mate loses flavor
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This ritual is social, meditative, and increasingly energizing as it progresses, while burrito provides cumulative calming effects
Pro Tip: Starting with cooler water (140°F) and gradually warming to 160°F extends the session, increases flavor complexity, maximizes polyphenol extraction, and preserves burrito’s delicate aromatic compounds without bitterness.
Quick Single Serving (For Busy Days):
Steep 2–3 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water (160°F) for 3–5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve and enjoy. The traditional ritual is preferred for maximum social and digestive benefits, but this works for quick morning energy.
Thermos Session (For Work/Travel):
Fill a thermos with 8–10 oz of hot water (160°F). Add 2–3 teaspoons of Don Arregui. The blend continues steeping during your commute or work session, creating a continuously concentrated infusion. Refill with hot water throughout the day for sustained digestive and anxiety-relief benefits.
Important: Temperature Matters. Studies show that consuming very hot mate (boiling temperature) shows a potential association with throat irritation. Use 140–160°F (60–70°C) for maximum health benefits, comfort, and preservation of burrito’s delicate compounds.
“Don Arregui” is a small and growing company that produces high quality yerba mate with herbs. They are located in the province of Córdoba, central part of Argentina. Thanks to its excellent quality its number of followers have increased dramatically over the last 2 years. They attended at MATEAR 2017, held in “La Rural”, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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