The mate also called with the name "tea of Paraguay or tea of the Jesuits". Known for its metabolic stimulating properties. The bitter taste of the leaves dried in the sun is distorted by the fresh and intense taste of the orange, enhancing its scent an excellent drink to drink in the morning.
Ingredients:
green and toasted mate, licorice root, orange peel, orange blossom, natural flavor.
Discover the taste of these black beans from Argentina, rich in beneficial substances for health such as antioxidants, fiber, mineral salts and vitamin B. Delicious in soups and broths , they help to maintain intestinal functions in the well-being and are perfect in vegetarian diets to cover the needs of vegetable proteins (about 25%).
Ingredients: black beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
Epilobium is a medicinal herb much appreciated for its astringent action, with properties that calm inflammation of the urinary tract such as cystitis and urethritis. Epilobium herbal tea is useful in case of prostatitis and enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy). This plant is also used externally, with emollient and soothing compresses in case of dermatitis, eczema, wounds, burns. The herbal tea can reduce mouth ulcers and irritation of the oral cavity.
Tonka beans are an exotic and strongly aromatic ingredient, adding a complex, unique spicy scent to your sweet or savory recipes. Furthermore, they have a high content of coumarin, a beneficial antioxidant substance.
Yerba mate, or simply “mate”, is a typical drink from South America, made with the leaves and stems of the yerba mate plant. The "tea" made from this plant appears to stimulate the central nervous system in an effective and safe way. The taste of the drink is given by the Mango.
A bean grade that derives its name from the Japanese Adzuki “little bean” - so it looks similar to soy. Red beans are a true concentrate of proteins, vitamins, antioxidant isoflavones, soluble fiber, mineral salts and very few sugars. Excellent for those who want to keep the glycemic load low, they are delicious with minestrone, soups and salads.
Ingredients: red soy beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
There are many different qualities and of every price but how can we recognize a good yerba mate? Simple, here are some ways: its color should not be intense green but yellowish-green. To the touch it must be slightly crunched and its aroma must be fresh, slightly bitter and at the same time with a toasted aftertaste.
Pink pepper or false pepper, delicately spicy, has a sweet and slightly resinous aftertaste. It is used to flavor fish dishes (especially salmon), roast meat, risottos and more. It allows you to create high-impact plating, playing on the contrast of colors. This particular variant has numerous beneficial properties. Particularly sensitive to high temperatures, it is good practice to add it at the end of cooking in hot dishes, so as not to alter their delicate flavor.
The chicory root is used for beneficial herbal teas to purify the liver, favoring the diuretic and detox activity on the body. The herbal tea cut root is used for laxative use, having a good ability to improve digestion and counteract constipation. Furthermore, chicory is studied for its properties as a regulator of the amount of cholesterol and sugar in the body.
Ingredients: chicory root Botanical name: Cichorium Intybus L. Origin: Albania
The main advantage of the stone-breaking herb is to act in the body in a purifying way and as a powerful diuretic. Eliminates obstructions that can form in the urinary tract, helping to expel stones. This plant reduces inflammation, and is slightly laxative, useful for regulating blood pressure. The stonebreaker herbal tea purifies the liver, also facilitating the functions and well-being of the gallbladder.
Delicate and rich in beneficial nutrients, these beans belong to a medium-sized variety, and remain fairly compact after cooking. For this reason, they create delicious dishes such as soups and first courses, but also just as side dishes with a drizzle of oil. Try them to satisfy the palate but also for their excellent nutritional qualities: high protein, low fat, mineral salts and vitamins.
Ingredients: brown beans Origin: Argentina Cooking times: 60 min . / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East