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Yerba Mate Contains Caffeine

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Q. I have high blood pressure and must avoid caffeine. Is yerba mate a caffeinated beverage? I don’t want to drink it if it would affect my blood pressure.

A. Yerba mate is a favorite drink in Argentina. It is made from the leaves of a South American holly, and has about as much caffeine in it as coffee. If you need to avoid caffeine, you’ll have to forego yerba mate.

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It's a great tea for antioxidants though, correct? Assuming caffeine isn't an issue.

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