Yerba Mate comes from the dried leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, native to South America. Traditionally it was prepared by the Guarani as a social beverage and as a medicinal tonic, due to its unique blend of stimulating and health promoting compounds. They believed it was a source of longevity and vitality, and viewed it as a divine gift.

What Is Yerba Mate?

Yerba Mate comes from the dried leaves of a small tree in the holly family (Ilex paraguariensis). Native to South America it was first prepared by the indigenous Guarani as a social beverage and a medicinal tonic, due to its unique blend of stimulating and health promoting compounds. They believed it was a source of longevity and vitality, and viewed it as a divine gift.

In many parts of South America, Mate surpasses coffee as the most widely consumed stimulant. With dedicated shops and varying preparations, it's still common to see people drink it the traditional way, by passing a gourd in a circle amongst friends and sipping from a filtered straw called a bombilla. One reason we love Mate is because of the social buzz we get from it, and the spirit of sharing and community it promotes.

Health Benefits

A study from the Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific Society concluded....
“It is difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to mate in nutritional value” and that Yerba Mate contains “practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life.”

Yerba Mate has 196 active compounds including 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, antioxidants, and a unique harmony of stimulants which result in a clean balanced energy.


The Yerbana Story

Yerbana was born out of a shared love for entrepreneurship, adventure, and Yerba Mate. Inspired by travels to Patagonia and beyond, founders James and Wesley brewed up the idea to create a Mate beverage that was true to the culture and health they had experienced, while also adding a delicious carbonated twist.

They started their journey in the University of Washington’s Creating a Company class which provided the resources needed to jump start the business and the rest is history! The Yerbana goal is to fuel those with an affinity for the outdoors, adventure, and health with a sustainable and organic mate beverage that you can feel great about drinking.

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