BH Fine Foods has released Lotus Peak Yerba Mate to the Australian market, a herbal beverage it claims is the most popular hot beverage in South America.

Yerba Mate is consumed in 92 per cent of Argentinean households and is recognised for its multitude of health benefits, including being a source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

GM of BH Fine Foods, Barak Begleiter, said Lotus Peak Yerba Mate tea was unique in that it is both a nutritious beverage and a natural energy drink.

"Yerba mate provides an energy boost, and assists concentration and mental alertness. As Australians continue to embrace the healthy lifestyle trend, we feel there’s a need for Lotus Peak Yerba Mate within the natural beverage market,” Begleiter said.

Lotus Peak Yerba Mate is available at selected Woolworths and Safeway stores.