YERBA MATE?

The leaf that's keeping south america awake and inspired.

'A mix of coffee, tea, and chocolate'

YERBA MATÉ 101

WHAT IS YERBA MATE?

Yerba mate is a naturally caffeinated leaf from the holly tree (Ilex paraguariensis), native to the Atlantic Rainforest in South America. The indigenous Guaraní were brewing it for centuries before the Europeans arrived, and today it is the national drink of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. Gauchos pass it around at sunrise, footballers sip it before kick-off, dancers and students lean on it to stay sharp. Mojo Maté drinkers from Amsterdam to Berlin enjoy it for the same reason: smooth, natural energy that keeps you in flow state.

WHAT IS IT?

Yerba mate is a naturally caffeinated leaf from South America with a herbal, tea-like flavor that can be enjoyed hot and cold.

WHY IT WORKS?

Yerba mate pairs caffeine with theobromine and many antioxidants for a smooth energy boost, without spikes or crashes.

WHERE IT GROWS?

only in 3 countries on earth: argentina, paraguay & brazil, within the atlantic rainforest.

YEAH, SCIENCE!

WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT?

Yerba maté doesn't just contain caffeine. It also naturally includes theobromine (the feel-good compound found in cacao) and theophylline, two natural stimulants that lift you up gently and let you down the same way. No spike, no crash, no jitters. Just smooth energy and natural focus.

CAFFEINE
~50mg

about the same as an espresso but less than an energy drink.

THEOBROMINE
feel-good stuff

the same compound found in cacao (& chocolate). relaxes you. the ‘smooth’ in smooth energy.

THEOPHYLLINE
Focus + Clarity

sharpens focus and improves fatigue resistance.

VITAMINS
24 of them

packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. similar to green tea.

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

MORE THAN A DRINK. A RITUAL.

In South America, yerba mate isn't sipped alone, it's passed around. One gourd, one bombilla and a circle of friends. From Buenos Aires to Montevideo, mate is a drink that connects and invites a conversation. This is how a mate shares a mate:

Mate gourd with bombilla THE GOURD BOMBILLA YERBA LEAVES
  1. 01

    THE CEBADOR.

    one person prepares and pours for everyone. Usually the oldest of the group.

  2. 02

    FILL THE CALABAZA.

    yerba leaves loaded into the calabaza, pushed to one side.

  3. 03

    POUR THE WATER.

    warm, not boiling.

  4. 04

    THE FIRST SIP.

    the cebador drinks first.

  5. 05

    PASS IT AROUND.

    same gourd, same bombilla, refilled and shared with each person in the circle.

  6. 06

    UNTIL IT'S done

    you sip and share until the leaves lose their flavor.

MATÉ IS A FRIEND. A CONVERSATION. A SHARED MOMENT. WE DRINK IT SLOWLY BECAUSE THE GOOD STUFF TAKES TIME.
QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING

ASK MOJO.

WHAT IS YERBA MATÉ?
yerba maté is a naturally caffeinated leaf native to south america, from the holly tree ilex paraguariensis. it's been brewed and shared for over centuries. at mojo maté, we use organic, regeneratively grown yerba maté brewed into a sparkling drink.
WHERE DOES YERBA MATÉ COME FROM?
the yerba maté plant only grows in the atlantic forest region of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Our maté comes from regenerative agroforestry farms in brazil.
HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE YERBA MATÉ?
'yer-bah mah-tay.' but you can say it however you like. We won't judge you :)
HOW MUCH CAFFEINE IS IN YERBA MATÉ?
A can of mojo maté contains around 50mg of caffeine. It's about the same as an espresso, half that of a typical energy drink. but maté delivers caffeine alongside theobromine and theophylline, which is why the energy feels smoother and lasts longer.
IS YERBA MATÉ HEALTHIER THAN COFFEE?
Yerba maté has more antioxidants than green tea, more vitamins and minerals than coffee, and delivers a smoother, crash-free energy.
DOES MOJO MATÉ HAVE SUGAR?
We keep it low. mojo maté is sweetened lightly with organic, pure, cane sugar. We never add syrups, artificial sweeteners, or 'natural flavour' chemistry. All our ingredients come from nature.
CAN YERBA MATÉ HELP WITH FOCUS?
yes. the combination of caffeine, theobromine and theophylline supports steady focus without the spike-and-crash pattern of coffee or sugary energy drinks. it's why people in south america have been drinking it for centuries.
IS YERBA MATÉ SAFE TO DRINK EVERY DAY?
in short, yes. and many south americans drink it daily. as with any caffeinated beverage, stay within sensible amounts (typically up to 400mg caffeine per day for adults is considered safe = 8 cans per day). pregnant women, children and anyone sensitive to caffeine should avoid drinking too much caffeine. When in doubt contact your doctor.