🍋 Why Lemon? The First Flavor of Teko

When we were building Teko, we weren’t thinking about trends. We were thinking about that first sip — the one that makes your mouth water, wakes up your body, and makes you want more.

We tasted dozens of options. Some were too sweet. Some were too herbal. Some didn’t click.

But lemon? Lemon just made sense.

We didn’t just choose lemon because it tastes great.
We chose it because it’s part of our story.

In Paraguay, where tereré comes from, lemon is one of the most common fruits people add to their yerba mate. It's not just a flavor — it’s a feeling. It’s home.

Ask anyone who grew up drinking tereré on hot days:
Lemon is always nearby.

This isn’t a trend flavor. It’s the original.

Lemon is the kind of flavor you don’t have to think about — your body just says yes.

It’s crisp. It’s clean. It hits fast and fades smooth.
Exactly what you want from a functional yerba mate infusion — whether you need an all-day sipper or a pre-workout kickstart.

And that’s why we offer two versions of Lemon:
👉 Lemon Boost and Lemon Balance

Designed for focus, workouts, and long days, Boost adds a powerful blend of herbs to your yerba mate:

• 🟣 Açaí for antioxidants

• 🌿 Ginseng for sustained energy

• 🔥 Catuaba and Guarana for drive and stamina

It’s still low in caffeine — just 25 mg per serving — but delivers a clean, steady lift without sugar or artificial ingredients.
The lemon brings it all together: sharp, vibrant, and refreshing.

For those looking to sip something light and hydrating, Lemon Balance is the go-to.
It’s:

• Caffeine-light (12 mg)

• Sugar-free

• Gentle on the body

Perfect for easy afternoons, calm focus, or just feeling good without stimulation overload.
And the lemon flavor? It’s brighter and smoother without the added botanicals — like sunshine in a pouch.

During testing, lemon kept winning. Over and over.

Here’s what people actually said:

“This just feels like something I could drink every day.”
“It’s super clean — like spa water but with a kick.”
“The lemon hits, but it’s not fake or candy-like.”

Out of every flavor we tested, lemon was the one people wanted to finish.

Even now, after developing new flavors, lemon remains the flavor we go back to.

It’s the most versatile.
The easiest to introduce someone to Teko.
The one that just works — for workouts, workdays, or chilling in the sun.

If you’re new to yerba mate or switching from sugary energy drinks, start with Lemon Boost. You’ll feel the difference from the first sip.