WHAT IS YERBA MATE?
Mate has the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea, and the euphoria of chocolate. Â Yerba mate is made from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the celebrated South American rainforest holly tree (Ilex paraguariensis).
IS IT AN ENERGY DRINK?
Not in the traditional sense, but many people experience energy from drinking mate as well as clarity of mind. Â Each can has 150 mg of caffeine, which is equivalent to a cup of coffee.
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About the company:
GuayakÃ’s MARKET DRIVEN RESTORATION business model directly links our customer’s purchases to our partner farming communities in the South American Atlantic Rainforests.
GuayakÃ’s partners sustainably harvest organic yerba mate in the rainforest, generating a renewable income stream which enables these communities to improve their lives and restore their lands.
Guayakà grown yerba mate provides an alternative to destructive practices like logging, cattle grazing and monocropping. Our sustainable model allows income to be generated "from the forest" by keeping the forest intact.
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For 15 years Guayakà Yerba Mate has pioneered a model of sustainable development that empowers local indigenous communities in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay to regenerate and protect the Atlantic Rainforest while earning a sustainable income for their labors.   By leveraging access to international markets for organic, fairly traded yerba mate these communities have secured sustainable revenues and developed community infrastructure and organization while protecting and restoring the Atlantic Rainforest.
