Version en Español The birth of Isondú Yerba Mate Isondú was born in the city of Oberá, province of Misiones, Argentina. The Yerba Mate secadero (place where mate is dried) of Oberá, which was used successfully for production several decades … Continue reading The Story Behind Isondú Yerba Mate
The Yerba Mate Pope So we’re in a hostel in Encarnación in Paraguay, about to watch the new Pope come out onto the balcony of the Vatican. Javier, our host, is drinking tereré, brewed with iced water infused with slices of orange … Continue reading The Story Behind Yuyo Yerba Mate
Version in Español Roots and Passion To matear (drink Yerba Mate) is a tradition; a ritual that you share with your family, friends or can enjoy by yourself. Even though we live far away from our native country, and embrace … Continue reading The Story Behind Matear Yerba Mate
Introducing Alma Yerba Mate Allow me to introduce you to Alma Yerba Mate. In Spanish, Alma means “soul,” and Yerba Mate is a marvellous plant grown in the rich red hills of Argentina. The gist is that we’re a social … Continue reading The Story Behind Alma Yerba Mate
Un Mate – exporting culture and good habits My name is Jeremy Kraayenbrink, one of the co-founders of Un Mate. In 2010, my brother Jonathan and I were working for our family’s logistics company in Buenos Aires. By then, we … Continue reading The Story Behind Un Mate
An idea is born Ever notice how some people seem to glow, as though they are destined to create something special? That’s how I felt about my business partners, Stefan Schachter and Brendan Girard, when I met them back in … Continue reading The Story Behind ECOTEAS
How Yerba Mate hooked me “I have something that’s gonna fix you,” Victor says as I walk up to him, looking for coffee. It’s the morning of day 3 at Rothbury Music Festival, and I’m completely exhausted from the first … Continue reading The Story Behind Erva Mate
“What the heck is Yerba Mate?” These are the words that Sam and I said when our good friend Alex called us up one day to join him for what he said was a, “Mate sesh.” Without knowing what “Yerba … Continue reading The Story Behind MatéBros