60 Days In: How You’re Actually Using Portable Yerba Mate

60 Days In: How You’re Actually Using Portable Yerba Mate

By Michael Gervais
60 Days In: How You’re Actually Using Portable Yerba Mate

60 Days In: How You’re Actually Using Portable Yerba Mate

By Michael Gervais

60 Days In: How You’re Actually Using Portable Yerba Mate

Sixty days ago on July 1st, we officially launched Yerba Nº1 into the world.

When we spent 15 months formulating the world's first organic, unsmoked yerba mate stick pack—packing 200mg of natural caffeine into a single stick with only 2g of organic cane sugar and zero stevia—we had a pretty good idea of how we planned to use it. We wanted a portable yerba mate that matched the full-bodied, authentic taste of loose-leaf without needing a thermos, a wooden gourd, or a metal straw.

Two months later, seeing how you have integrated Yerba Nº1 into your everyday lives has been the most rewarding part of this entire launch.

From summer festivals under the sun to home offices across the country, thank you to everyone who bought a pouch, shared a stick with a friend, or sent us feedback. We built this clean energy alternative for everyone who wants to feel deeply and vibrantly alive every single day, and your support has kept our momentum surging.

Looking through your messages and reorders over the last 60 days, we noticed four main ways people are using Yerba Nº1 as a daily staple:

1. The Desk-Side Focus Ritual (The Ultimate Coffee Alternative)

Honestly, we’ve been genuinely surprised by how many of you are using Yerba Nº1 to completely replace long-standing morning coffee rituals or afternoon canned energy drink habits. Because each yerba mate stick pack delivers 200mg of natural caffeine alongside mate's natural theobromine and vitamins, users are reporting a clean lift and sharp focus through back-to-back calls without the sudden crash, stomach acidity, or heavy feeling. It’s quickly become the go-to mid-day work companion for steady, sustained momentum.

2. Trail & Outdoor Adventures (Clean Energy for Backpacking & Hiking)

Whether you’re embarking on a weekend backpacking trip, an early morning trail run, or an afternoon hike, hauling heavy aluminum energy drink cans up an incline isn't ideal. We've seen hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts tossing a few sticks of Mint, Mango, or Lemonade directly into their hydration vests or daypacks. It’s natural endurance and portable energy that takes up practically zero space.

3. Travel & TSA-Friendly Energy Packets

Getting through airport security with a liquid beverage is impossible, and finding clean caffeine at a terminal usually means overpaying for bitter coffee. Seeing travelers slip a few of our instant yerba mate stick packs into their carry-on bags or pockets has been awesome. Just grab a cold bottle of water after security, pour, shake, and you get a real yerba mate experience on the go.

4. Active Movement, Creative Work & Festival Energy

From late-night studio sessions to outdoor weekend festivals, people who show up fully and want to feel every bit of their day are leaning into mate's smooth, natural uplift. It keeps you present, switched on, and energized without feeling jittery or over-stimulated.

Sustained Momentum: Put Your Mate Ritual on Autopilot

Sixty days in, we're just getting started.

Whether you’re using Yerba Nº1 to power through a demanding workday, pack clean caffeine for your next outdoor trip, or stay sharp through a creative project, our promise remains the same: real yerba mate energy, made portable, with nothing to hide.

If you're ready to restock—or if you want to make your daily mate ritual seamless—we now have Subscribe & Save live on the site so you never run out of your favorite flavor.

With gratitude,

Michael & Niko

Founders, Yerba Nº1

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