{"id":3060,"date":"2023-07-01T11:54:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T04:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/?p=3060"},"modified":"2025-05-05T11:25:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T04:25:56","slug":"yerba-mate-messi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%8b%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%84%e0%b8%a3-%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a1%e0%b8%b2%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%95\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Messi drink?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Many of you have probably caught glimpses of Messi and other famous footballers always carrying a thermos or a strangely shaped cup wherever they go. Some have made all sorts of guesses \u2014 even thinking it might be kratom, energy drinks, or something wild. Today, we're revealing the secret behind this unique beverage, known as <b>\u201cyerba mate tea\u201d<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s get to know yerba mate \u2014 the favorite drink of many celebrities.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yerba mate, or simply mate, is hugely popular among footballers \u2014 including Messi himself \u2014 thanks to its unique character, smooth taste, and powerful benefits. It\u2019s also a social drink, often shared among friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Mate is a popular drink and a cultural symbol across South America \u2014 especially in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The tea leaves come from the yerba mate plant, known scientifically as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yerba_mate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ilex paraguariensis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why yerba mate has become so popular, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><b>A social drink<\/b> \u2014 Mate is a household staple in many South American homes. A single gourd can be shared among friends and family, as it can be refilled with hot water up to ten times. Once one person finishes, the cup is refilled and passed to the next. In fact, it's estimated that people in Argentina consume over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/884925\/consumption-yerba-mate-per-capita-latin-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 kilograms per person per year<\/a> \u2014 and more than 90% of the population drinks mate regularly!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><b>A natural source of nutrients and beneficial compounds<\/b> \u2014 Mate contains caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline, all natural stimulants that help boost energy and improve focus and concentration over extended periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><b>Delicious and surprisingly addictive<\/b> \u2014 The first time I tried it, it felt like I was deep in the jungle! \ud83d\ude02 It has a natural, herbal flavor with a mild bitterness, like many traditional teas \u2014 but it\u2019s not harsh at all. And the aroma? Absolutely amazing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Footballers who are hooked on mate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/footballplayersdrinking.jpg\" alt=\"\u0e1b\u0e2d\u0e25 \u0e1b\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e1a\u0e32, \u0e40\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e0b\u0e35\u0e48, \u0e25\u0e38\u0e22\u0e2a\u0e4c \u0e0b\u0e31\u0e27\u0e40\u0e23\u0e0b, \u0e2d\u0e47\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e15\u0e27\u0e19 \u0e01\u0e23\u0e35\u0e0b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e40\u0e0b\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e06\u0e34\u0e42\u0e2d &quot;\u0e01\u0e38\u0e19&quot; \u0e2d\u0e32\u0e40\u0e01\u0e27\u0e42\u0e23\u0e01\u0e33\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e14\u0e37\u0e48\u0e21\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e40\u0e15\u0e49\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lionel Messi, a global football icon, is deeply passionate about yerba mate. He\u2019s often seen with his own specially designed mate cup and thermos, made just for him \u2014 it\u2019s truly a part of his daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from Messi, legends like Diego Maradona, Sergio Ag\u00fcero, Luis Su\u00e1rez, Gonzalo Higua\u00edn, Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, and many others are also devoted mate drinkers. It\u2019s likely so popular among players because of its ability to boost energy and enhance focus \u2014 perfect for high-performance athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A natural performance booster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/argentina-world-cup-gourd.webp\" alt=\"\u0e1f\u0e35\u0e1f\u0e48\u0e32\u0e40\u0e27\u0e34\u0e25\u0e14\u0e4c\u0e04\u0e31\u0e1e\u0e1b\u0e35 2022 \u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e01\u0e32\u0e15\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c: \u0e41\u0e01\u0e49\u0e27\u0e21\u0e32\u0e40\u0e15\u0e49\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e31\u0e49\u0e07\u0e40\u0e14\u0e34\u0e21\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e18\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e15\u0e34\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e40\u0e08\u0e19\u0e15\u0e34\u0e19\u0e32\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yerba mate contains naturally sourced nutrients, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caffeine: Helps increase alertness and improve focus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theobromine: Supports and strengthens heart muscle function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyphenols: Stimulate antioxidant activity and help reduce water retention.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, the theobromine and polyphenols in yerba mate help counteract the jittery effects of caffeine, preventing heart palpitations. That\u2019s one clear advantage over coffee \u2014 if coffee makes your heart race, mate is definitely worth a try.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yerba Mate: The Team-Bonding Drink of Footballers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/messiluissuarez.webp\" alt=\"\u0e40\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e0b\u0e35\u0e48\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e25\u0e38\u0e22\u0e2a\u0e4c \u0e0b\u0e31\u0e27\u0e40\u0e23\u0e0b\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e48\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e14\u0e37\u0e48\u0e21\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e40\u0e15\u0e49\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Yerba mate is more than just a drink for football teams \u2014 it\u2019s a way to strengthen bonds between players. The traditional mate-sharing ritual involves drinking from the same cup and refilling it with hot water before passing it to the next person. Players often sit in a circle, chatting and laughing \u2014 it\u2019s almost like a tea version of a drinking circle! \ud83d\ude04 It naturally brings people closer and fosters team unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which yerba mate brand is the most popular?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know all these amazing benefits, you might be wondering \u2014 which yerba mate brand is the most popular in South America? Take a look at the image below and see if you can spot which brand our very own Messi is drinking. Can you tell? \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/messi-taragui.jpg\" alt=\"\u0e40\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e0b\u0e35\u0e48\u0e01\u0e33\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e14\u0e37\u0e48\u0e21\u0e40\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e40\u0e15\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e02\u0e27\u0e14\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e13\u0e2b\u0e20\u0e39\u0e21\u0e34\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e19\u0e14\u0e4c Taragui\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarag\u00fci is the largest and most popular yerba mate producer in Argentina. In fact, around 60% of Argentinians choose this brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see Messi or your favorite footballers holding a uniquely shaped cup \u2014 that\u2019s yerba mate. Originating from South America, this tea doesn\u2019t just refresh you; it boosts alertness and helps build team unity. And now, it\u2019s spreading to other continents too!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e40\u0e15\u0e30\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e04\u0e19\u0e21\u0e31\u0e01\u0e08\u0e30\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e02\u0e27\u0e14\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e40\u0e17\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c\u0e42\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e41\u0e01\u0e49\u0e27\u0e25\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e13\u0e30\u0e41\u0e1b\u0e25\u0e01\u0e15\u0e32\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e17\u0e38\u0e01\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 \u0e2b\u0e25\u0e32\u0e22\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e19\u0e19\u0e34\u0e29\u0e10\u0e32\u0e19\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e15\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e46 \u0e19\u0e32\u0e19\u0e32 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07\u0e02\u0e19\u0e32\u0e14\u0e40\u0e14\u0e32\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e27\u0e48\u0e32\u0e04\u0e07\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e17\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e40\u0e21\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e39\u0e01\u0e33\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3060\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.latinosecrets.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}