Drinking Yerba Mate was once thought to be an exotic rarity when done anywhere outside of Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and a few other select places in South America, now however, it is now growing into more popular globally.

Yerba Mate’s many health benefits cannot be ignored, and the way it is able to provide a feeling of alertness without any of the jitters associated with coffee and other caffeinated drinks makes it a viable option for those looking for a better morning pick-me-up.

Yerba mate is much more than a fleeting health trend. Nonetheless, when something “new” pops onto the health food scene, its first exponents are celebrities. After all, they often have access to the latest and greatest in everything, and that includes teas and other herbal infusions.

Here are 10 famous celebrity Yerba Mate drinkers from the worlds of film, music, sports, and politics: