Yerba Mate

Mañanita from Las Marías brings nearly a century of Argentine mate expertise to your cup. This premium brand delivers perfectly balanced, smooth flavor with no bitterness and naturally sweet notes. With big-cut leaves and traditional processing, Mañanita represents accessible premium quality that beginners and daily drinkers both appreciate.

What does Mananita Traditional taste like?

Mananita Traditional tastes perfectly balanced and smooth with no bitterness and naturally sweet undertones. The big-cut leaf preparation ensures consistent flavor throughout extended drinking sessions, with a pleasant mouthfeel that never irritates or overwhelms. You'll experience clean finish without astringency, with earthy undertones and fresh herbaceous aroma that invites repeated sipping.

About the manufacturer

Mañanita is produced by Las Marías, one of Argentina's most respected yerba mate companies with over 90 years of continuous production since 1924. The company's nearly century-long expertise translates into carefully selected high-quality yerba mate plants, traditional harvesting and drying methods, and precise aging that develops optimal flavor profile. This family heritage ensures consistent, reliable quality across every batch.

How do you prepare Mananita Traditional?

Prepare Mañanita Traditional by filling your mate gourd about three-quarters full with the big-cut leaves and minimal powder. Cover and shake gently to settle, then add warm water (75-85°C) to one side of the gourd and insert your bombilla. The balanced, gentle profile makes this exceptional for extended sessions without flavor fatigue, and the consistent quality maintains its smooth character through multiple refills with hot water.

Verde Mate Green Fresa is a perfect combination of yerba mate and sweet strawberry! Green yerba mate straight from a Brazilian plantation is perfectly combined with this delicious fruit. The blend is complemented by functional additives, including rose petals with anti-inflammatory properties and calendula, which regulates digestion while providing valuable antioxidants. The aromatic blend is great for stimulating and tastes great both cold and hot. Verde Mate Green Fresa will appeal to beginners and experts alike.

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Three kinds of mint meet mountain herbs in this refreshing blend. Union Hierbas Serranas brings together the cool, fresh character of Argentinian serrano herbs from the mountain region with Union's soft base, creating something more pronounced than the citrus blends while keeping the brand's signature mildness and approachability.

What does Union Hierbas Serranas taste like?

Union Hierbas Serranas tastes mild and refreshing, with three kinds of mint producing a complex cooling sensation that feels natural rather than icy. Peppermint gives the strongest mint character, while field mint and poleo add subtle nuances underneath. The cooling effect is clearly noticeable but never artificial, giving a refreshing mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly. The herbal notes are more pronounced than in the citrus blend, but the soft Union base keeps the flavour in balance, so no single element takes over.

About the producer

Hierbas Serranas combines peppermint (Mentha piperita), field mint (Mentha spp.) and poleo (Marsypianthes chamaedrys, Argentinian pennyroyal), all natural components with no artificial additions. Produced by Establecimiento Las Marías, with the same careful ingredient selection and quality control that characterise their flagship brands. The herbal components are traditionally valued for their supportive effect on digestion and their cooling properties, which makes this blend as functional as it is flavourful.

How do you drink Union Hierbas Serranas?

Prepare Serranas with the standard mate method: fill your gourd three quarters full, add lukewarm water and then hot water at 70-80°C. This mate is particularly well suited to cold tereré (recommended), where the mint flavours and the cooling effect come into their own perfectly in warm weather. The herbal cooling character combines excellently with ice. You can also use the French press method: steep 1-2 tablespoons per cup for 3-5 minutes. The mint flavours become more intense with hot water extraction, and the flavour holds up across multiple refills throughout your whole session.

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El Fuego Energia Guarana is a potent combination of Ilex paraguariensis and Ilex guayusa, rich in caffeine and intense in flavor. The yerba mate, produced using the traditional barbacuá method with fire and smoke, matures for 24 months for extra depth.

This Paraguayan yerba mate is bitter, smoky and ideal for connoisseurs seeking pure, natural energy without artificial additives. Sourced from a prestigious plantation in Itapúa, El Fuego offers an unparalleled boost and flavor experience. Feel the power of this wild element!

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Rosamonte's stemless variant: powerful, energetic and surprisingly balanced despite the sin palo profile. Long ageing (12-18 months) combined with coarsely milled leaf creates something unusual: it tastes more approachable than typical sin palo mates, yet delivers real energy and character. This is your morning mate.

What does Rosamonte Despalada taste like?

Rosamonte Despalada tastes surprisingly approachable for a sin palo version: quite unusual for Argentinian yerba mate, with an oily aroma reminiscent of extra virgin olive oil, bitter-savoury notes and earthy, plummy undertones with minimal smokiness despite the barbacuá drying. The flavour profile is nicely balanced between bitter and sweet, with notes of olive oil, a touch of tobacco, black tea and subtle herbal and woody nuances. The powerful but pleasant bitterness is well balanced by sweetness, giving a relatively straightforward mate with a quick finish that invites a brisk drinking pace.

About the producer

Rosamonte Despalada is produced using Rosamonte's signature barbacuá drying method, followed by 12-18 months of ageing, which develops complexity while softening the sharpness. The coarse mill is a typical Rosamonte trait, and despite a leaf content above 90%, the long ageing and careful production deliver a balanced flavour rather than pure intensity. The company's modern facilities and quality laboratory guarantee consistent results from batch to batch, while the focus on seedling selection and optimal growing conditions ensures superior plants from the very start.

How do you drink Rosamonte Despalada?

Fill your gourd about two thirds with Rosamonte Despalada, tilt it and add lukewarm water down the sloped side. Then add hot water at 70-75°C (temperature control is essential; precision gives the best flavour balance and the longest session). Refill with hot water; you will get 20-25 refills with energetic flavour. The flavours develop less dramatically over the session, but the consistent quality and the perfect morning energy make this variety more than worth it.

Sara Azul Extra Suave is the modern, refined counterpart to Sara Roja, introduced in 1998 to meet changing tastes. The extra fine mill gives a soft and delicate profile in which new flavour nuances unfold with every infusion. This one is for anyone who appreciates subtlety, evolution and a genuinely refined experience.

What does Sara Azul taste like?

Sara Azul tastes soft, delicate and layered, a real chameleon that shows new notes with every infusion. The profile is pure and fresh, with subtle nutty undertones and a grassy base. At lower temperatures it turns more syrupy, doughy and malty, with a velvety mouthfeel and nuances of cocoa. The complexity builds gradually rather than arriving all at once.

About the producer

Sara Azul comes from the same trusted Uruguayan company that has dominated the market for more than 100 years. The extra fine mill (PU1 cut) and the reduced powder content create this refined variety, processed specifically for anyone seeking softness without giving up complexity.

How do you drink Sara Azul?

Prepare Sara Azul with water at 70°C for a soft and refined tasting experience. The fine, dusty texture calls for careful preparation: position your bombilla precisely and fill the mate with attention to technique. Reckon on 750 ml to 1 litre per session, with developing flavours that reward calm, attentive drinking.

The first organically certified product in the Verde Mate family. Grown and harvested under strictly controlled conditions without the use of pesticides or chemicals. It will certainly appeal to socially conscious customers who value high quality and respect for nature and other people. A delicious unsmoked yerba without additives!

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Kurupí Menta y Boldo is a 500 g Paraguayan yerba mate blend enriched with natural mint and boldo. This blend offers a smooth, aromatic infusion without smoky notes, slightly minty and with mildly bitter herbal accents from boldo, providing a refreshing and natural taste experience.

It is perfect for cold preparation (tereré) thanks to the cooling properties of mint and the mild digestive properties of boldo, but it is also pleasant to drink warm, providing a smooth, balanced flavor.

According to connoisseurs, this is the standard Kurupí blend for tereré and is loved for its fresh, non-bitter taste, ideal for daily consumption without overstimulation.

Compound
Yerba mate with the highest proportion of native leaves and a good balance between powder and stick. 100% natural product without artificial additives of preservatives or other chemicals, so that during the year there may be slight variations in taste.

Yield
Thanks to the properties of its composition, this product offers the consumer a long-lasting taste during consumption. To achieve this performance, it is important to take into account the tips for preparing mate.

Taste
The composition provides a bitter and intense
taste, typical of REI VERDE Yerba Mate

Kraus Silvestre is the brand's mint-infused masterpiece, blending their signature air-dried organic yerba with natural peppermint, pennyroyal, and lemon verbena. This is refreshment in a gourd; perfect for those seeking rejuvenation and cooling properties in a naturally herbal experience.

What does Kraus Silvestre Munt taste like?

Kraus Silvestre tastes pleasantly refreshing with strong, awakening mint that dominates without overpowering the yerba base. The first refill brings surprising complexity, resembling gingerbread with delicate vegetal flavors evoking flowers. The overall profile is mild and soft, with the mint blending beautifully rather than creating an artificial punch.

About the manufacturer

Silvestre comes from Kraus, the Austrian-immigrant heritage family business that pioneered organic yerba mate in 2001. Located in Misiones Province, Kraus sources complementary mint and botanical varieties through their sustainable network, carefully proportioning each blend to achieve perfect balance.

How do you prepare Kraus Silvestre Munt?

Brew Kraus Silvestre with water at 65-70°C, and consider enjoying it chilled for maximum mint refreshment. Pack your gourd and allow the natural mint varieties to infuse fully. This blend is beginner-friendly and works wonderfully for warm-weather enjoyment or as a low-activity companion for reading and relaxation.

Yaguar Maracuya combines Brazilian yerba mate with exotic passion fruit for a delicate yet stimulating tropical blend. This sophisticated fusion bridges traditional South American mate culture with tropical fruit sophistication.

What does Yaguar Maracuya taste like?

Yaguar Maracuya tastes with intense, exotic passion fruit flavor that is delicately sour with citrus undertones, balanced by lemongrass for smoothness. The classic yerba mate bitterness provides depth, creating a bridge between tropical South American fruits and authentic mate character.

About the manufacturer

Yaguar is a Brazilian yerba mate brand based in Curitiba, Paraná, celebrating the jaguar and South American biodiversity. The company sources hand-harvested wild holly leaves from the Paraná Basin rainforest, using traditional drying and an 18-month aging process for exceptionally mild, harmonious taste.

How do you prepare Yaguar Maracuya?

Prepare Yaguar Maracuya by filling your gourd two-thirds with loose leaf, inserting your bombilla, and adding cold water first. Top with water no hotter than 80°C and steep several minutes. This blend is excellent as hot infusion or particularly refreshing cold as tereré, especially on hot days.

Aguamate Organic is an organic maté from Argentina. No artificial fertilisers or pesticides are used in the production process.
Yerba mate Aquamate Organic contains leaves and stems that have been dried without the use of hot air, also known as Sin Humo.

Aquamate Organica is characterised by a fairly strong stimulating effect, quenches thirst and relieves fatigue. In addition to its organic certification, Aquamate also has Fair Trade certification.

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Amanda Orgánica organic yerba mate directly from Argentina. Medium-cut leaves and stems provide an intense, balanced flavor: grassy and woody notes with a hint of sweetness, subtle smoke, and roasted sunflower seeds. Rich in natural caffeine, antioxidants, and polyphenols for a powerful energy boost, without artificial additives or gluten.

Perfect for both traditional mate gourds and refreshing tereré. Thanks to its fine, delicate finish, this organic blend is ideal for beginners and experienced enthusiasts looking for a smooth, high-quality yerba mate experience.

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CBSe Naranja is a delicious Yerba Mate blend from Argentina, infused with a vibrant orange flavor. This blend offers a smooth and refreshing taste, with a subtle citrusy touch that stimulates the senses. It is an excellent choice for those new to Yerba Mate and offers a gentle introduction to its rich traditions.

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