Yerba mate and coffee are both well-loved caffeinated drinks. But how does the caffeine in yerba mate compare to that of coffee?

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RDYerba mate is an herbal tea with several potential health benefits, such as antioxidants and energy-boosting effects. Some evidence suggests that drinking too ...

Yerba mate has so many people saying ... to the amount you’d find in a cup of coffee) and theobromine (also found in chocolate), says Keatley. The tea also has polyphenols, which can protect ...