Hey everyone, Niko and Michael here.
If you’ve drank yerba maté for as long as we have, you know the struggle.
For over 20 years, we relied on traditional loose-leaf maté every morning. It’s the ritual that keeps us sharp, clear, and energized. But the moment we left home, whether heading through airport security, embarking on a trail hike, or rushing between meetings, that traditional gourd ritual becomes practically impossible.
We tried canned maté drinks, but they felt heavy to carry around and were often loaded with absurd amounts of sugar. We looked everywhere for a clean, portable option that delivered the bold, authentic taste of real maté without bitter artificial sweeteners.
We couldn’t find it. So we decided to build it.
Why We Called It Yerba Nº 1
We didn't name our brand Yerba Nº 1 just because it sounded good. We named it that because organic, unsmoked yerba maté is our number one ingredient by a long shot.
Most energy drinks or stick packs rely on synthetic caffeine or tiny trace amounts of tea extract backed by fillers. We did the opposite. We packed 200mg of natural caffeine directly from organic unsmoked maté into a single stick, along with the natural theobromine and vitamins the plant naturally carries.
The result? A full-bodied, authentic maté experience that gives you a clean lift and steady momentum, without the jittery spike or sudden drop-off.
- A note on sharing: In South America, maté is deeply rooted in community and sharing. We intentionally made each stick pack generous in size so you can easily split half with a friend, or mix the whole thing into cold water for full-power energy.
