You Can Grab the Caffeinated Beverage Lionel Messi Drinks Before a Big Game
The soccer player certainly doesn’t sleep on Yerba Mate Tea, so why should you?
Popular athletes often have game-time rituals, and Lionel Messi is no exception. Known for his incredible talent, Messi currently plays for Inter Miami and frequently makes headlines. Recently, his controversial pizza on Instagram caught attention, but we’ll avoid sharing our unfiltered opinion on that (let’s just say it didn’t look as appetizing as the pizza we’ve had lately).
While Messi enjoys a good slice, what does he drink with it? It turns out the legendary athlete is a fan of Yerba Mate Tea. He’s often seen with it on his Instagram, and he even brought it along before the 2022 World Cup. According to Healthline, Yerba Mate Tea is packed with antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium. With caffeine levels similar to coffee, Messi likely enjoys Yerba Mate for its energy boost, fatigue reduction, and mental focus properties. The best part? You can easily get some on Amazon! Whether you prefer a can of Yerba Mate or a loose-leaf version to brew at home, there are plenty of options available.
A 12-pack of Guayaki Yerba Mate in the Enlighten Mint flavor is priced at $32.38 and is described as an organic, clean energy drink. Other flavors like Bluephoria, Revel Berry, Lemon Elation, and Orange Exuberance are available for a similar price. If you prefer a loose-leaf option, the Organic Unsmoked Yerba Mate Tea costs just $17.09. To prepare it, scoop one tablespoon of the herb per cup of hot water, steep for about five minutes, and strain. You can even enhance the flavor with some milk or sweetener.
Yerba Mate Tea is made from the naturally caffeinated leaves of the Yerba Mate plant, which grows in the South American Atlantic rainforest, according to the Guayaki website. Other soccer stars have also embraced Yerba Mate, with retired player David Beckham recently posting about it on his Instagram story. We wouldn’t mind if Messi or Beckham invited us over for a cup of tea — just putting that out there.