Yerba mate 101

Yerba maté is more than a drink; it is a ritual, a community and a catalyst for creative flow.

Made from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a holly tree native to South America, it has been shared in circles of friends for centuries. Each sip delivers a smooth, sustained lift thanks to a natural blend of caffeine and theobromine, providing the mental clarity and steady energy that help makers, thinkers and adventurers find their rhythm. Packed with antioxidants and other nutrients, maté fuels both body and imagination, making it the perfect companion for anyone seeking balance between productivity and inspiration.


Sustained natural energy

  • Yerba mate provides a slow, steady lift , for a more sustainable release of energy compared to coffee or energy drinks
  • The combination of caffeine and theobromine naturally occurring in yerba mate eliminates the edgy jitters typical in other sources of energy
  • It's not what you do, but how you do it. A can of Matelo contains similar caffeine as a cup of coffee but the boost is much more steady, long-lasting and with a gentle onset

Mental Clarity and creativity

  • Yerba mate's sustained energy release helps maintain mental clarity making it easier to enter creative "flow" without distractions
  • Yerba mate promotes balanced stimulation combining caffeine and theobromine with calming polyphenols for balanced stimulation
  • Yerba mate drinkers often report a feeling of mood elevation, an uplifting and socially engaging feeling that can spark inspiration

Physical and health benefits

  • Yerba mate is literally packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help boost energy and performance and protect your health
  • Studies suggest that yerba mate can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol
  • There are evidence linking yerba mate to metabolic health and support of a healthy weight

Community and ritual

  • Sharing a mate is an experience, across the world with countless stories starting with bonding over mate in special settings
  • Sharing a mate, traditionally in a circle passing around the gourd fosters connection and conversation
  • The drink invites you to take a moment of pause and gratitude and be mindful in the century old ritual you are participating
  • Creative and adventurer communities are created around yerba mate with the drink becoming a catalyst for share experiences