Sharing The Goodness

your drink is possably the best energy drink ever it keeps you going all day with no crash it is a must for me to go to the beach i actually will not go right now because i lost the bombila to my gourd. i as a teen have to say its way better than energy drinks in a can (other than the steas that has Guayaki yerba extract) and a million times better than the five hour power shots. (taste like 2 oz of crud) by the way yerba makes caffine more potent. i never go to the beach without yerba i even took it on a class trip everyone called the yerba gourd a pimp cup because it is. from the mate pimp daddy ps to all those new to mate its said mah-tay

Twenty years ago my sister moved away to Los Angeles when she got married. we had been very close growing up, and it was difficult to be so far apart. We have done our best to stay close through the years, sending cards and letters and emails, and chatting on the phone. We visit occaisionally, but its still not easy to be apart now that I live in Washington, DC. My sister knows how much I love tea, and for my birthday this year, she sent me a package of your Guyaki Yerba Mate Tea and a lovely set of mugs. I brought the tea to work and added it to the collection of teas in my office cabinet. On one of the gloomiest mornings of the spring I decided to try this new tea. I prepared my cup and added the tea bag and some honey and sampled the flavor. I was delighted to find that the rich, full flavor also had a soothing quality to it. My job is very stressful, and I found that this tea really helped me to gently mellow out yet feel fabulously clear. Was this tea making me happy? Not possible, I thought, but each time I drink it I can only describe the feeling that comes over me as calm contentment. I'm not someone who needs a cup of coffee in the morning to be able to function, and I drink tea only when I am in the mood for a cup. But now I look forward to having a cup of this tea on mornings when I am feeling stressed or want some help in feeling more centered. I thanked my sister for sending me this lovely tea that helps me to maintain positive energy, and when I drink it now I feel closer to her which only adds to the happiness. I'd like to also say thank you to you for offering such a lovely product. In a world that can be so negative at times, its nice to find a healthy product that makes you feel good to be alive. I need to find a place to buy it in my neighborhood because I'm almost finished with the package that she sent me. Evelyn Bourne

I'm writing to thank you for your amazing, life-changing product. I honestly believe yerba mate is a potion, rather than a tea! The last few years have been rocky ones, dealing with depression, substance abuse and a substantial weight gain. A few months ago I decided to take a stand and end my destructive attitude towards life. I drink your product (my favorite so far is Pure Empower Mint teabags) multiple times a day, and I can feel the yerba mate pulling me up. I see my life more clearly, and understand that I am truly blessed. This tea gives me focus to think positively, energy to enjoy life and a new attitude about healthy lifestyle. I recommend Guayaki to all my friends, and I'm happy to say that my mom is a new customer! Also, I am no longer using alcohol as a means of "relief;" instead I make a pot of tea and make a night out of it! Thanks so much for your product; it has made such a significant impact in my life and best of all, it's delicious!! Love, Hannah

I am the lead singer in an indie rock band in Brooklyn, NY and injured my vocal cords right before our last national tour. As a lifelong coffee addict, I was devastated when the first thing my ENT told me to do was STOP DRINKING COFFEE alltogether. I woke up depressed and lethargic every day until I discovered Guayaki Mate at the health food deli near my apartment. I would never go back to coffee now -- it aggravates my throat and makes me tense. Mate makes me feel awake, alive, and still hydrated and relaxed! Who knew? I advertise it at every gig!

On Sunday April 19th I took a casual ride to Occidental, Ca to check out the new pub. As I sipped my beer and watched the baseball game on the TV, I happened to strike up a conversation with Rick (or Richard). He was a LA Dodger fan and I am an Oakland A's fan. We got to talking about the old days when the A's were great. We were trying to think of the relief pitcher that did so well for the A's in the 1970s. All Rick could come up with is that "he had a long name". I couldn't think of it either. I asked Rick what he did for a living (that's what guys do). He said that he was part owner of Guayaki Yerba Mate Bar in Sebastopol. I had no idea what this stuff was but I had seen the building while driving through town. I congradulated Rick on working on a project that was environmentally friendly. Later that day I went to Olivers market in santa rosa and while shopping, picked up a bottle of the raspberry flavored drink from Guayaki. Soon after finishing the drink, it came to me!!! Dennis Eckersly. I think he went to the Yankees after that. I really hope I win your contest because everything I said is true...ask rick.

I am always happy to drink my yerba mate. I really enjoy the nice calm feeling i alwas experience. I heard about mate from a teacher of mine so I decided to order a gourd, bombilla,and a pound of mate. Before long i had to buy a 5 pound bag I love this product it great feeling and mega tasty Thanks Guayaki and enjoy your mate everyone

I first had mate in Paraguay--the heart of mate country. I was volunteering there for two months with another girl, teaching about the environment and health risks at the school and church. Every morning we would crawl out of our sleeping bags and greet our host family, chatting while passing around the guampa and bombilla. We would leave to help around town, occasionally taking a break with whoever was near for some mate. In the evenings we would again sit around drinking mate with our host family, talking about what everyone did that day, plans for tomorrow, or just watching the soaps paraguayans are so fond of. It was a time to relax and regroup, reassuring us that despite our only passable command of the language we were saf and welcome. Two months later we were back in the states, but we had adjusted to the paraguayan lifestyle. I started looking for mate and found yours at a local health foods store. I still have a cup first thing in the morning and when I sit down with friends. Its a tradition I can't see parting with. Mate makes my day complete.

I finally decided to write to you. The only thing I want to say is that I am absolutely not a tea person what so ever. Last month one of my in-laws brought some Guayaki tea bags over and he asked me to give one a try. So I did... and I kid you not I I I L O V E your guayaki tea ! ! That's it, Thx. Shary

Ever since you guys visited my high school, Orange County High School of the Arts, I've been hooked on yerba mate! I told my mom about it and we went to Trader Joe's and bought some tea bags. I like to take my empty bottled yerba mate drink, fill it with water and add a tea bag. It's easy to take places and reuses the bottles! I have no amazing life changing story, just a thanks for showing me this amazing drink!

i enjoy the tea very much. FYI after ever cup i put the tea bags in my garden. strange thing happens, the plants seem to love it!!!

They only time I drink coffee or an energy drink is when I can't find Guayaki tea. This stuff is the best.

Thank you for bringing the Guayaki organic tea to CA! I love the Mate Chocolatte --its not only good for you, but the taste is delightful and provides just the perfect compliment to the ending of a good meal or the end of a productive day. I'll have to try in the morning in lieu of coffee. Best to you and yours and thanks once again for the ultimate in teas.

I currently work at a flourishing Wellness Center which supports all organic products and Holistic Health. Here I was introduced to Guayaki Tea. Many days we are so busy at work I look up and it is 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. and I have not stopped for lunch or even thought about taking a break. On one particular day a co-worker was raving about the Guayaki products in our break room. I immediately went back and prepared myself a cup of the Guayaki Traditional Yerba Mate, knowing I did not have time to eat my lunch any time soon. Right away I felt the positive effects of the product. I first noticed a sense of well-being, a true calming effect and a surge of mental awareness that helped me get focused right back to my challenging documents. Unbelievably my hunger pains were immediately eliminated and I felt very satisfied. Many days prior I had dragged on plunging through my work with lack of energy, wishing a cup of coffee would provide longevity instead of anxiety. Now amazingly with the aid of the Guayaki Tea I am at peak performance and have felt incredible. I personally fell in love with this product and rely on it daily. Thanks o much! -Brenda

Having tried different kinds of Yerba I can say that Guayaki offers great products. For me it all started working at the World Market in Richmond where I purchased some yerba and ever since I've chosen this brand for its freshness, I now have it everywhere, espcially when I'm hiking and backpacking, it's become a tradition of mine to bring my gourd and share some yerba with my mates. I also see you are now using biodegradable packaging which is a great compliment to an already great product. Thanks for your products.

Simply said, Yerba Mate is YERBALISTIC!!!