answer:Yerba Mate has the ‘strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate’ all in one beverage. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and nutrition. I’ve never heard of it before, which is odd, because it sounds perfect for the American market. I’d seek out an on-line source so I could try it, but I have a sensitivity to caffeine. Example stores are Whole Foods, Krogers, Fred Meyers, Safeway, Vons, Walgreens, as well as deli’s and liquor stores