Yerba Mate Pajarito is one of the most renowned Paraguayan yerba mate brands, with a tradition dating back to 1956, when the Raatz family began producing and hand-packing mate in Bella Vista, Itapúa. Over time, the small family workshop grew into a modernized facility that today manages extensive plantations and maintains full control over every stage of production - from cultivation and drying to milling and packaging. The brand has remained faithful to the classic Paraguayan processing style, known for its pronounced bitterness, full aroma, and subtle smoky notes resulting from traditional drying methods. Pajarito offers a wide range of products, including classic blends, premium selections, herbal and citrus infusions, as well as convenient instant and tea-bag formats tailored to contemporary consumers. Today, their mate is exported to more than 40 countries, and the brand’s reputation rests on consistent quality, an authentic flavor profile, and a strong preservation of Paraguayan identity in the global yerba mate landscape.
Santa Margarita is a family-owned Paraguayan company with more than six decades of experience in producing herbal teas, phytotherapeutic blends, and yerba mate products, combining local botanical resources with modern quality standards. Founded as a small herbal workshop in San Juan Bautista, it has grown into a modern enterprise that collaborates with hundreds of local harvesters and small producers, promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious agriculture. Its most recognized brands, such as Kurupí yerba mate and the Té Guaraní herbal tea line, are widely distributed in Paraguay and exported to several countries across the region. Santa Margarita stands out for its commitment to product quality, environmental responsibility, and community development, making it one of the most prominent producers of natural and traditional herbal products in Paraguay.
Yerbatera Campesino is a Paraguayan yerba mate producer founded in 1988, which over the past three decades has grown into one of the country’s most recognizable brands. Its raw material comes from plantations in the Itapúa department, giving the yerba a distinctly Paraguayan character - strong bitterness, earthy and lightly smoky notes, and a stable, long-lasting aroma. The blends typically combine leaves and stems, allowing the infusion to remain intense through multiple pours, suitable both for traditional hot mate and refreshing tereré. In addition to its classic varieties, Campesino offers a wide range of flavored yerbas featuring herbs, citrus, and other natural additives, making the brand appealing both to experienced drinkers and those new to yerba mate. Today, Yerbatera Campesino is present on international markets and has built its reputation on consistent quality, a diverse product range, and adherence to the traditional Paraguayan style.
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