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The thing I enjoy about Mate is how long lasting and stable its stimulating effect is. Coffee just gives me a quick spike after which I feel bad. Mate helps me

• Kaibeezy 4y ago
  Having looked at multiple articles before posting this one, your point is definitely a major advantage mentioned consistently. The technique of adding water repeatedly is how I’ve always done oolong tea and gotten a very similar experience. I should mention I went down this rabbit hole due to the World Cup attention, but have been drinking mate for years and years.
• varispeed 4y ago
  I've been trying various Mates and they do nothing for me, in fact often I get sluggish and sleepy. I have a similar effect after coffee, but if I drink like 4 espressos at once I get a slight bump of focus. When I get past 8 espresso my hands get a bit shaky and again I feel like I need to go to sleep. I guess caffeine is not for me, however I still drink it, as it helps with migraines and ADHD.
• mmplxx 4y ago
  I have been drinking too much mate for such a long time that I can only relate it to withdrawal symptoms at this point :)
• NaturalPhallacy 4y ago
  That's because it's really just the caffeine causing a small adrenaline release. A lot of people don't realize that, I suspect. It's also why it can make you have to take a dump immediately. Caffeine doesn't amp you up, it just causes your body to release a tiny bit of adrenaline which is what amps you up. I have no clue what Mate does.