Mate-Coffee Comparison: The Differences You Need to Know

Coffee is a powerful stimulant.
Each person is more or less sensitive to the molecule. Indeed, caffeine is synthesized very quickly by the body , which can lead to tremors, nervousness or even tachycardia.

In contrast, the caffeine in yerba mate is absorbed more slowly by the body, allowing it to gradually get used to the molecule and thus avoid the unpleasant side effects of coffee .

Indeed, the high tannin content in yerba mate helps to reduce and slow down the effects of caffeine on the body. These tannins are present in very small amounts in coffee.

In addition to its rapid absorption, the stimulating effects of coffee dissipate very quickly . These effects can disappear after only 2 hours, leading to a desire to consume another cup of coffee.

This creates a vicious cycle: the more coffee is consumed, the more the body becomes accustomed to caffeine, and the more coffee is needed to reach the same energy level.

Necessarily, the greater the amount of coffee consumed, the greater the harmful effects.

Once again, yerba mate has the edge. Because the caffeine in yerba mate is absorbed more slowly, its energizing effects last longer than coffee . Drinking yerba mate helps combat fatigue throughout the day (between 7 and 9 a.m.).

We all grew up drinking coffee before discovering maté. For some, coffee was a drink not appreciated for its taste, but rather for its effects. For others, on the contrary, for its flavor.

When trying to change your consumption habits, as with anything, it's best not to get frustrated, especially if you enjoy the taste of coffee. In fact, it's more about gradually reducing your consumption , and the best option is to have a substitute: yerba mate .

But then why alternate between coffee and maté?

There are several reasons for this:

• Firstly, to break the habit created by repeated consumption of the same substance. After a few days without coffee, you'll feel its effects from the very first cup!
• Secondly, if you are one of those people who appreciate the taste of coffee, reducing your consumption will automatically lead you towards higher quality coffees such as those from artisan roasters!
  Similarly, by alternating between the two drinks, you can also enjoy premium yerba mate from our selection of yerba mate !

Discovering mate should not be seen as a choice or an abandonment of one's habits, but rather as a new thing to integrate into one's daily routine !

As we've seen throughout this article, yerba mate and coffee share some similarities and differ in others. In several respects, yerba mate could even be described as coffee 2.0 – the advantages without the drawbacks.

More and more coffee lovers are asking us questions about yerba mate as they look to reduce their coffee consumption. Will I like the taste of yerba mate? Will I have the same energy? How do I brew the plant? That's why we decided to write this article.

For coffee lovers who appreciate its flavor above all else, but for whom the drawbacks have become too restrictive, we particularly recommend our roasted mate .

This yerba mate, like coffee or cocoa, has undergone a roasting process, giving it a texture and flavor similar to coffee while retaining the distinctive taste of this South American beverage. It offers notes of chocolate, caramel, and coffee, ideal for a smooth transition from coffee to yerba mate .

As you will have understood, everything is good in its own way.

To avoid complications from excessive coffee consumption, be sure to alternate with a substitute; mate is one such substitute and is now considered the best alternative !