A few weeks ago Carla, an MBA classmate, introduced me to Pixie Maté (blog), a Boulder natural beverage company producing a line of maté teas. Maté is derived from the Yerba Mate plant found in South America (plus a handful of other places) and is naturally caffeinated. Since I’ve been drinking the Pixie Maté brews, I’ve found it to be a great alternative to coffee (which I refuse to drink) and Red Bull which has been my coffee alternative of choice as of late. I especially recommend their Lemon Ginger Black Tea Maté.

Prior to maté I have always found most energy drinks and caffeinated beverages to have little overall effect on my energy level. Maté is the exception. I have found the maté to provide a noticeable increase in energy that is sustained for several hours. More importantly though I find I am better able to focus on tasks, and that the caffeine boost plus the increased level of focus makes me more effective at getting things done.

Next time you find yourself going to a open coffee club such as this one, but are in the non-coffee-drinking minority like myself, order up a maté and enjoy the effects of this energy beverage alternative.

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