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You scanned this code because you care about what goes into your body. So do we. Here is the complete, honest story of the yerba mate in your hands — from rainforest to your pack.
What is Yerba Mate?
Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a species of the holly family native to the subtropical forests of South America. For over 500 years, indigenous Guaraní communities have consumed it as a ceremonial and medicinal beverage — long before it reached the rest of the world.
Unlike coffee which delivers a single stimulant (caffeine), or green tea which is primarily antioxidants, yerba mate contains 196+ bioactive compounds — a unique combination of caffeine, theobromine, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals that work together. The result is clean, sustained energy with no crash, no jitters, and measurable health benefits backed by peer-reviewed research.
Born in the Heart of South America
Ilex paraguariensis — the yerba mate plant — refuses to grow anywhere else on earth. It is native to a narrow subtropical belt spanning Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, where the confluence of red iron-rich soil, >1,500 mm annual rainfall, and the specific 15°–30°S latitude belt creates the only conditions under which it thrives.
Our leaf is sourced from Misiones Province, Argentina — the world's single largest yerba mate–producing region, responsible for over 85% of Argentina's entire output. Specifically, we partner with cultivators in the Monte (Forest) Zone, where plants grow under native canopy shade at lower yields — producing leaves with naturally elevated antioxidant concentrations compared to open-field varieties.
Your Product, Specifically
The information below corresponds to the batch printed on your pack. Find the Lot Number / Batch Code on the bottom or back label to verify your specific product.
For batch-specific harvest date, lab test certificate (pesticides, heavy metals, microbial), and farmer cooperative details — visit truyerba.in/trace and enter the Lot Number printed on your pack. We keep these records for 5 years.
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