traditional mate
Fill your gourd ⅔ full with yerba mate. Insert your bombilla, add warm water, sip, repeat.
specialty yerba mate
the world's freshest mate.
Shade-grown, unsmoked, and never aged for a fresh, smooth taste without the harsh bitterness. Naturally caffeinated for calm, grounded energy.
at-home
brewing methods
tea strainer
Add 8–12g of yerba per cup. Steep in hot water (175°F) for 4–6 minutes.
french press
Add 8–12g of yerba per cup. Steep for 7 minutes, then press.
reviews
what materos say
I have had a lot of different brands of mate and this is the most unique and freshest. It’s incredibly green and has a beautiful flavor. If you want the freshest, most pure and natural, Yerba on the market this is a must try. I have ordered two 500 g bags so far, both a quickly arrived and were perfectly packaged. As a side note, I love using the clips that come with the bag. In summary, this company represents the best that Yerba can be.
michael · 500g pure leaf
I’ve tried all the Yerbas out there and since trying this one I can’t go back to the others. This Yerba tastes so fresh as well as the way the caffeine levels hit. I never feel wired or anxious, I only feel clear minded and energized!
leonardo · 500g pure leaf
The best mate. Hands down. Sourced ethically, and delicious tasting. Keeps my energy up all day and doesn’t come with the crash of coffee. A customer for life!
sam · 250g pure leaf
santa catarina, brazil
finding pure leaf
Last summer, I traveled to more than ten yerba mate producers across Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, searching for the yerba mate I wanted maa·tay to share with the world.
Along the way, I kept noticing the same tree. The Araucaria. I didn't know it then, but it would eventually become our logo.
When I arrived in Santa Catarina, Brazil, I asked our producer about it. He told me, "Here, we call the Araucaria yerba mate's best friend."
Its canopy provides natural shade for the yerba growing beneath it, creating the environment where the plant naturally thrives.
That was one of the reasons this producer stood out to me. Our yerba is grown beneath those trees, harvested by hand, unsmoked, unaged, and vacuum-sealed at origin to preserve its freshness.
Not designed around mass production. Designed around the leaf.
santa catarina, brazil → brooklyn, ny
A fresh take on a centuries-old tradition.
Smooth and approachable for newcomers. Vibrant and distinctive for seasoned drinkers.
- directly sourced
- From a third-generation family producer in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- shade-grown
- At high altitude beneath native Araucaria trees, rather than mass-produced in open fields.
- unsmoked
- Air-dried without smoke for a clean, smooth flavor.
- unaged & vacuum-sealed
- Never aged for years like most mate. Vacuum-sealed at origin to lock in its naturally fresh, green character.
this is pure leaf. try it for yourself.
shade-grown. unsmoked. unaged.
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