Yerba Mate Paraguay Elaborada with Catuaba

Brew & Taste

This interesting combo has a deep yellow color with an earthy, smoky and slightly bitter taste. The aroma is smoky and herbal. The overall composition is refreshing and can be enjoyed both hot and cold.

Origins

Two ingredients, two places of origin. Both, however, pride themselves on environmental responsibility, sustainable cultivation of their crops, integrity and ethical behavior, and of course, organic production. But one at a time.

Yerba mate is sourced from the Rio Itambey plantation in Paraguay, located in the southeast of the country. In addition to avoiding fertilizers or sprays to grow their plants, they donate to the restoration of the Atlantic rainforest. The word Elaborada in the name suggests the presence of both leaves and twigs in the tea.

Mate has a strong cultural significance to the people of South America and is part of their national identity. The specially processed leaves of the Paraguayan holly (Ilex paraguariensis) are infused with either hot or ice water (called tereré). The invigorating beverage, containing vitamins C and B, polyphenols and antioxidants, has an even higher antioxidant content than green tea.

If we look at the history of maté drinking, we can trace it back to the Tupi tribe who lived in southern Brazil. From them, its popularity spread to Spanish settlers in the 16th century, then to Chile and other countries. For Paraguay, the export of yerba maté is a major source of income. It is true, however, that the biggest producers today are Brazil (53%) and Argentina (37%).

Brazil is famous for other interesting herbs besides yerba maté. Among others, there is catuaba. The bark of the Erythroxylum catuaba tree, which grows in the rainforest, is revered for its extraordinary abilities to invigorate the body, to circulate blood as well as relieve stress and exhaustion. Brazilians have a saying about it: If a man conceives a child before 60, it is to his credit. If he becomes a father after 60, it's to catuaba's.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.