DOSE: T+ 0:00	2 Tbsp	oral	Yerba Mate	(tea)
T+ 0:50	1 cup	oral	Skullcap	(tea)

BODY WEIGHT:

150 lb

I placed about two tablespoons of Yerba Mate herb that I bought at a local herb store in a coffee press. I then added near-boiling water and allowed it to steep for about 4 minutes before pressing. I then added ice and enjoyed it with a cigarette. It tasted like green tea.

Within ten minutes I felt stimulation with a very mild caffeine buzz. The character of the buzz was not much like the buzz that I get from coffee, it was more subtle and did not make me feel 'fucked up.' It was a mild buzz centered in my forearms and forehead. I did not feel anxious or jittery.

About an forty minutes after this, the effects were about the same. At that time, I ingested a cup of skullcap tea, and the effects became confused with each other, therefore, I cannot say how long the effects lasted.

I highly recommend Yerba Mate as a coffee alternative, it provides stimulation without excessive anxiety or jitters.

Exp Year: 2007	ExpID: 64227
Gender: Male
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Feb 23, 2010	Views: 10,327
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