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Nativa Yerba Mate

Nativa Yerba Mate

Testimonials

For many years, Paula Farell built Nativa Yerba Mate with a deep appreciation for her customers and a genuine passion for sharing the benefits of authentic yerba mate. Her dedication to quality and personal connection created a loyal community of customers who have enjoyed Nativa for years. We are proud to continue honoring that legacy by sharing their experiences and testimonials, reflecting the trust, loyalty, and lasting relationships Paula cultivated with every cup.

Product and Service Quality

"Nativa Yerba Mate is the finest Yerba Mate on the market. One of a handful of wild-harvest producers, you will be hard pressed to find anything comparable. A true quality product."
Mark MacknisNewark, Delaware
"I can't live without my Nativa! Taste, consistency and that feel good Mate experience - what more does anyone need?"
Dean PermeSanta Barbara, California
"Nativa tastes great, and I really appreciate the philosophy of moderate growth."
Karen BrooksEditor, Dirt Rag Magazine | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"I have tried other brands of Yerba Mate and could not even drink more than a sip or two. They had a dirty, bitter taste and a lot of small sticks / stems pieces in the tea. Nativa Yerba Mate has become part of my day. I keep a cup of it with me all day long at work. Thank you for freeing me from cafeine loaded coffee and the jittery feeling it gave me."
Steve DudekDudek Design | Brookfield, Wisconsin
"I have been drinking and enjoying Nativa Yerba Mate daily for many years. I have a physically demanding job and rely on the increased energy level Yerba gives me. The commitment Nativa has to growing their yerba in the wild and shade grown is also very important to me."
Nancy DupuisManton, Michigan
"I like Native Yerba Mate because it does not contain stems. I like the flavor better than other brands. I like that it comes in a two pound package."
Charles BlythMt Pleasant, South Carolina
"I'm very satisfied with Nativa Yerba Mate. I'm almost 59 years old and my mother started us on Yerba Mate in early 1950's so I grew up on it."
Rita BrandenburgMesquite, Nevada
"I love this product. I've tried other yerba products in the past and they never had the flavor that I enjoyed from your product."
Matt ZepedaAustin, Texas
"Great product. Easy to prepare and excellent taste both hot and cold so I can easily enjoy all year round."
Mark TummilloNorth Aurora, Illinois
"It's a great tasting tea that I would recommend to all."
Chris BeranekLamberton, Minnesota
"I love Nativa Yerba Mate, it is a great way to start my day."
Kalvin MizziPalm Desert, California
"I love this tea! It has better taste and satisfaction than any I have tested on the market. It is also a true value!" NAMASTE
Rhonda DykemanAlpine, California
"Nativa's marvelous properties: focus, energy, and Nativa is the nicest tasting Yerba Mate I've found in the States. I love to open a fresh bag and breathe in; gaucho tea is good for me!"
Paul LiebnerCummaquid, Massachusetts
"I cannot offer anything beyond what I wrote last year! The quality of ALL of Nativa's products remains superb, the pricing is far and away the best I've encountered, and the service is impeccable. I still recommend you to everyone I know! Please be aware that ethical businesses such as yours are not only needed, but truly appreciated. Thank you!"
Genevieve WeatherfordOlympia, Washington
"Nativa Yerba Mate is the finest quality I have come across. The taste and freshness are unsurpassed. My energy level has greatly increased since making Nativa Yerba Mate part of my morning routine and I don't get that spacey jittery feeling like I do from drinking coffee."
Teressa CopeSeguin, Texas
"I like Yerba Mate because it provides me with a delicious wake-up call in the morning, without harsh after-effects on my energy. Nativa is the best-tasting yerba mate that I have tried, and I have tried quite a few."
Heather HummelPort Angeles, Washington
"I first tried yerba mate in Argentina while on a construction project. I have since tried a number of brands sold in the US. I find Nativa to be superior to anything I had in Argentina or that I have found available in the US. I don't even try the other brands anymore. Nativa yerba mate has replaced coffee for me."
Joe LaneWickliffe, Kentucky
"I just love the smooth,rich,and satisfying mellow taste of Nativa. One or two cups daily offers sustained energy and pleasure, hot or cold. Ecologically harvested and wild-harvested is important to me.. what more could I ask for...?"
Sandra WilliamsClark Fork, Idaho
"Great product and great service... what more can I say... Thanks!"
Lenward BroussardNew Iberia, Louisiana
"I have been more than satisfied with Nativa over the past two years. I have tried other brands of Mate but none had the taste, heritage or price that Nativa has. The company is managed well so that not only are customers getting what they want, they get it in a timely and respectable fashion. This illustrates the commitment of Nativa to it's customers. Nativa Yerba Mate gives increased energy while calming the mind. It is a great alternative to coffee due to it's lower caffeine content and low acidity. Nothing beats a gourd of Mate anytime of day, either by myself or with friends. Thanks Nativa."
Charles CurrySyracuse, New York
"Consistent quality is guaranteed with your product. No other brand compares."
Michael MacknisNew Castle, Delaware
"I love Nativa Yerba Mate. I am a huge coffee drinker, but I have now also added the tea into my daily routine! I love the taste,and all the benefits! I have not tried other brands, but I really don't know how they could beat your service, quality or ease and timeliness of orders."
Amy MooreMansfield, Ohio
"Nativa Yerba Mate tastes great. I make it with soy milk and a little sugar, like a latte. I typically have two big mugs-full in place of the morning coffee. I was a die-hard coffee freak but had to cut back. Mate wakes me up and makes me feel alert and alive. I am a writer and need a kick start in the morning, and mate is just so great. It gives me a clean, clear focus with none of the jitters or heartburn or that nasty wired-and-tired feeling, and I find that when I'm really crashing in the afternoon mate will not only wake me up but clear my head and relieve the fatigue that coffee usually aggravates. Overall I don't think I could live without it anymore. And I tried some cheapo Argentinian stuff from a specialty store, and man, it tasted awful. Nativa wins all the way around."
Chris ProvenzanoLos Angeles, California
"In the past several years my wife and I have made Nativa Yerba Mate a regular part of our lives. My wife found that she could not longer handle the caffeine or the acidity of coffee, so tried yerba mate. Now we brew a pot every morning in our drip coffee maker (I work at home) and it's gone by lunchtime. Often a second pot goes on for the afternoon. We have found that we like both the flavor and effect of yerba mate much better than coffee. I'll have to admit, I do still occasionally enjoy an expresso after a good restaurant meal. I have tried a few other brands, but the quality, price and service provided by Nativa is superior to any other."
Michael CaseyFallbrook, California
"Nativa provides me sustainable control over my daily energy output. I do not experience the irritability or "crash" associated with drinking caffeinated soda or other products that combine stimulants with unhealthy chemicals like sugar, yellow 5, etc... Nativa has the best flavor of any brand that I've tried (more than a dozen). It's rich, pleasantly bitter, and has a slight roasted flavor especially compared to stemmed mate. I love it!"
Michael PetreeNew Castle, Utah

Appetite Control

"I couldn't believe it. After 3 days I wasn't exhausted when I came home from work, I have started eating better because I am not so tired, and my outlook on life has improved and I am actually starting to do things after work and days off besides sitting feeling so worn out. My sister-in-law came to visit from Argentina and she let me taste her tea and then I went on your website to read about mate..So I tried it -How good I feel...Thanks"
Sherry CarricatoMead, Colorado
"Nativa yerba mate also decreases my appetite, so I don't overeat after my workout. Therefore, yerba mate has become my 'drink of choice' after my workout to keep me going with my jobs for the day."
Al PotterRetired Histology Technician | Moses Lake, Washington
"I like to make sun tea with Nativa mate for raw foodists. Mate guides you to eat good foods--raw or fresh heated whole foods."
Ian BrandtSage's Cafe Vegetarian | Salt Lake City, Utah
"I am very pleased with Nativa Yerba Mate. This is a product that is now a permanent part of my lifestyle that assists me in being more conscious about my food choices."
Roslyn ThomasMarietta, Georgia

Excellent Alternative to Energy Drink

"When i drink Coffee, tea, or a normal (blah) energy drink, I am energized for an hour or two, then I start having the jitters. I get very anxious and nervous until it's out of my system. Since I've started drinking Yerba Mate, though it's been different, I'll drink a gourd full and be very energized but I won't get the stress that I get with everything else. I am more focused, and have energy to do everything that i need to during the day. I will be drinking Yerba Mate for a long time to come"
Devin SunderlandAudio Technician | Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Sustained and Balanced Energy

"Excellent Stuff!!! I look forward to drinking my Nativa Yerba Mate. It's gives me plenty of energy!"
Michelle Huber-kroppLexington, Kentucky
"Nativa Yerba Mate gives me the extra kick I need in the morning and I love to start my day with it."
Claudia LopesPlainville, Connecticut
"I am more energized every morning. I was born in Uruguay and lived there until I was 10 years old. I remember drinking mate. My mom would put milk in it, that was the only way she could get me to drink milk. To this day I feel that Yerba Mate has special powers for my physical being. It also brings me back to days when things were more simple and light hearted. Yerba Mate gives me excellent memories."
Maria BraselBrighton, Colorado
"Totally satisfied! Being an artist I can't be nervous and shaky like coffee made me. I drink Nativa all day long and it gives me energy and I feel good for doing something good for myself."
Kevin PourierScenic, South Dakota
"I love this product and recommend it to everyone. I especially appreciate the extra daily energy with no jitters."
Anna WilliamsFederal Way, Washington
"It sustains me through long 12 hour days at work and keeps me from drinking the carbonated drinks which are terrible for me."
Rachel RodgersLindale, Texas
"I wake up at 4:30 every morning and drink two cups of Yerba Mate before my very aggressive work out. Nativa seems to keep me going the entire time. No jitters afterwards... it's great."
Michael WilliamsGrand Island, Nebraska
"I drink Nativa Yerba Mate every morning. It gives me a energy boost and it makes me feel great throughout the day. I love Nativa Yerba Mate!!"
Tommy PhelpsLavergne, Tennessee
"Yerba Mate is my 'Morning Wake Up'Daily. I feel energized without the 'Jitters'. I love the taste of Yerba Mate with a little honey. I look forward to my Yerba Mate Tea every morning."
Nancy SmithVisalia, California
"I love the little boost I get in the afternoon from Nativa's yerba mate. I couldn't do without it."
Wayne OwensHelotes, Texas

Improved Mood

"I have never felt the necessity to 'rave' about something before.. but yerba mate has made me a happier and more energetic person. I really can tell a difference."
Katie MooreTexas A and M University | College Station, Texas
"I drink Yerba Mate every morning. It is my way of waking up and greeting the day. It gives me an energy that is not a 'hyped up' feeling but rather a natural energy that comes from a great lifestyle."
Nancy SmithRegistered Nurse | Reno, Nevada
"There is nothing that complements a healthy workout routine than juicing up with Nativa yerba mate. This stuff makes me feel great."
Ben LymanProject Manager - Telecommunications
"I couldn't believe it. After 3 days I wasn't exhausted when I came home from work, I have started eating better because I am not so tired, and my outlook on life has improved and I am actually starting to do things after work and days off besides sitting feeling so worn out. My sister-in-law came to visit from Argentina and she let me taste her tea and then I went on your website to read about mate..So I tried it -How good I feel...Thanks"
Sherry CarricatoMead, Colorado
"My husband drink Nativa Yerba Mate every single morning. When we go to bed at night, I'm thinking about how nice it will be to wake up and enjoy a cup of Yerba Mate. It's a great way to start the day, and gives alertness and energy to begin a day's work. We've told many of our friends about it."
Konnie KleppeKalamazoo, Michigan
"In our business we have a coffee maker for coffee and one dedicated to Nativa Mate. The mate pot is brewed a couple of times a day giving everyone a satisfying beverage to energize us throughout the day. Nativa Yerba Mate keeps us happily producing our graphics day in and day out."
Wes ShinnPortland, Oregon
"Nativa Yerba Mate has lived up to its claims in every respect for me. My work requires a great deal of schedule flexibility, so I try to take advantage of the various preparation methods. Sometimes I can make a pot with the coffee maker at work; sometimes I carry my Thermos. My favorite way is to drink directly from the mate', which I can usually do on weekends. I have introduced a number of friends to your products, generally to rave reviews. The most satisying benefit for me is the overall sense of well-being that I notice from drinking yerba mate'. I particularly enjoy the slow, subtle way in which that sensation affects my spirit in very positive ways. "
Patrick WhiteAkron, Ohio
"I have been drinking Nativa Yerba Mate for 5 years and it has become a regular part of every day due to the extra energy, enhanced mood, and great taste it provides me. Nativa Yerba Mate is my brand!"
Bryan MahoneyNew York, New York
"Nativa Yerba Mate has been an integral part of my life for over three years. For me, it enhances physical, mental and emotional vitality. Although it is best enjoyed on a calm Sunday morning, it can also help get you through long, stressful days at work. As an avid Mate drinker I've tried many different brands, but Nativa is definitely the best in flavor and quality."
Jesse CushmanLos Angeles, California
"I first tried mate with one of my friends before playing a gig, because he told me that after a few cups I would be able to get on stage feeling like a million bucks, and it worked. I couldn't find the store where he said he bought it, so I decided to just look it up online which is how I stumbled upon Nativa. Ever since my gourd, bombilla, and 2 lbs of mate arrived I've been drinking a gourd refilled 7-10 times a day and have felt wonderful. My outlook is more positive, I have more energy, and these positive vibes have been rubbing off on my personal life at school. Mate has become my drink of choice over coffee now, and has also helped me to make new friends, and tighten up old friendships, just because everyone wants to know what that bong-looking thing i take to class is."
Andrew SiegmundMusic Student | Succasunna, New Jersey

Excellent Alternative to Coffee

"My son introduced me to Nativa Yerba Mate a little over 2 years ago and I have been drinking it every morning since then. I get a "fresher" perk me up feeling than I do with coffee. I also enjoy it brewed with chai and iced. Thank you for an honest product."
Karen CurrySparrowbush, New York
"When i drink Coffee, tea, or a normal (blah) energy drink, I am energized for an hour or two, then I start having the jitters. I get very anxious and nervous until it's out of my system. Since I've started drinking Yerba Mate, though it's been different, I'll drink a gourd full and be very energized but I won't get the stress that I get with everything else. I am more focused, and have energy to do everything that i need to during the day. I will be drinking Yerba Mate for a long time to come"
Devin SunderlandAudio Technician | Myrtle Creek, Oregon
"I'm not a morning person, and I've never liked coffee, so before Nativa I was usually grumpy and out of it in the morning. Now, if I have to get up early, I drink a few glasses of iced yerba mate and I'm ready to go. No sleepiness, no fatigue, I just feel alert and uplifted. For the ultimate energy burst, drink Nativa out of a gourd. Hard to get used to, but you get so much energy you don't know what to do with yourself!"
John RogersWoodlands, Texas
"I was never big on morning coffee to begin with, but since discovering Nativa Yerba Mate tea, I have found a great energy drink. Yerba Mate gives me an even keeled blast of energy, not a jittery feeling produced by regular coffee. I drink it every morning!"
TrishBuffalo, New York
"Before drinking Nativa Yerba Mate, I was chronically tired, even drinking 2-3 large cups (about 60 oz.) of coffee each day. What a change with the yerba! Awake before the alarm goes off, sleeping much better, and no post-lunch slump. Very even high energy level, and better stress tolerance. This was the best health decision I've made this year."
Cynthia HolleyCorporate Real Estate | Lafayette, Colorado
"Yerba Mate increases my energy level and remains for hours then tapers off.Coffee also increased my energy, but it made me feel jittery and a bit nervous if I had more than one cup. Yerba does not keep me awake at night if I consume it as does coffee."
Karl Johnson, ChiropractorChiropractic Wellness Center of Macomb | Clinton Township, Michigan
"I notice that yerba gives me more of a boost in the morning than coffee does. The increase in energy seems to last longer, and there is no comedown as with coffee."
Scott CranmerArtist | Audubon, New Jersey
"My wife and I quit coffee and replaced it with Nativa yerba mate. We will not be going back to coffee. We feel better, have more energy, and have no headaches since we have been drinking yerba mate every morning. We like the fact that we can drink it in the evening and still sleep like a baby. Thanks for making it available."
Roy GrovesSchool Bus Driver | Plano, Texas
"I read about the plant in an article in Men's Fitness magazine. I am quite active in cycling and running, and was tired of the negative effects when drinking coffee. I decided just recently to give Nativa yerba mate a try. WOW, it was just as the article explained, increased vigor and better recovery. I prepare it with distilled water in a French Press and add a touch of honey."
Dave DrabicTeacher | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
"I first bought Nativa yerba mate after hearing a story about it on NPR radio last year. Since caffeine has a very strong effect on my wife it seemed like it would be worthwhile to try it as an alternative to coffee. Well, I ordered a kilo and two bombillas. We tried drinking it the traditional way through the bombillas, but have found that we prefer to brew it like coffee in a drip coffee maker. We haven't bought a can of coffee since we first tried it this way. The first thing I do every morning is put on a pot of Nativa. We love the flavor and find that it gives us both a subtly increased energy level, without the nervousness or other negative effects of caffeine."
Michael CaseyEngineer | Fallbrook, California

Overall Well-Being

"It has been a great addition to my daily routine. My skin feels wonderful, and it is very enjoyable. I look forward to my afternoon tea every day at work."
Lisa DelValleEl Paso, Texas
"To simply say that I am satisfied with Nativa Yerba Mate is unjust. Nativa Yerba Mate has become a part of my daily routine. The alert, yet calm state of mind that I get when I drink it has had a positive impact for me on a daily basis."
Billy WillsKalamazoo, Michigan

Greater Mental Clarity and Focus

"Not only is Nativa Yerba Mate a great drink throughout the work day, it keeps energy levels up and keeps the system in top shape. This tea has become a staple to my every day activity."
William GreenShelton, Connecticut
"Before drinking Nativa Yerba Mate, I was chronically tired, even drinking 2-3 large cups (about 60 oz.) of coffee each day. What a change with the yerba! Awake before the alarm goes off, sleeping much better, and no post-lunch slump. Very even high energy level, and better stress tolerance. This was the best health decision I've made this year."
Cynthia HolleyCorporate Real Estate | Lafayette, Colorado
"Nativa has grown to be one of the mainstays of my day! I love the way it makes me feel. I feel energized in a healthy, not 'rushy' sort of way. I sleep better. I use it for an afternoon pick me up that last throughout the important parts of my day- evening. I like to greet my husband with energy and enthusiasm. Nativa gives me all of this. I flavor it with the Amaretto creamer and it has become my favorite 'comfort' beverage, like hot chocolate used to be. (Though Mate has vitamins instead of sugar and calories!) I gave some to a Mexican friend of mine (he does not speak English) His daughter told me that he raised his hands high above his head in triumphant jubilation for the energy and strength he felt. I am glad I was able to introduce him to it because he is a manual laborer and an older fellow. He LOVES it."
Brenda CasonHomemaker | Palestine, Texas
"Nativa yerba mate is by far the most significant recent addition to my lifestyle. I will surely consume it for life. Between work, school, and play my mind and body utilize every ounce of energy that exists within me. Operating on about five or six hours of sleep a day, yerba mate enables me to sustain this overloaded lifestyle both physically and mentally. In fact, my energy levels exceed and are more positive than most people know."
Ryan GerardiComputer Information Systems Chicago, Illinois
"I drink Nativa every day and have more energy and less stress because of it."
Sharon MarkhamHomemaker | Alexandria, Virginia
"Nativa Yerba Mate has been an integral part of my life for over three years. For me, it enhances physical, mental and emotional vitality. Although it is best enjoyed on a calm Sunday morning, it can also help get you through long, stressful days at work. As an avid Mate drinker I've tried many different brands, but Nativa is definitely the best in flavor and quality."
Jesse CushmanLos Angeles, California
"I drank 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day. It made me irritable and jittery. When drinking coffee my stomach was uncomfortable. I enjoyed the flavor but could not tolerate the way it made me feel. One of my co-workers introduced me to what I call the elixir. The flavor was extremely unique but I enjoy it a lot. The stronger brew the better. I drink a "gourd" a day. I find my stomach is relaxed, I feel stimulated with out the jitters. I noticed I get my best work done while drinking Mate. I'm happier when drinking the tea. I love the history, the ritual, the taste, the clean mental clarity and the way it settles my stomach. Yerba Mate makes me happy."
Gerald BeyerAberdeen, New Jersey